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S146 LAJ

1998 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,121 mi
Last recorded186,121 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Iveco Daily116,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 LAJ
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 186,121 miles

Body component insecure n/s/f inner wing/battery tray corroded badly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body panel insecure o/s/r outer panel corroded/insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested due to split pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r metal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system o/s/r metal brake pipe split on test (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Direction indicator not working o/s/f (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/f inner sill /belt mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f outer/inner sill/belt mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s/f washer inadequate (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure o/s/f seat mount area/ floor/inner wheel arch area badly corroded (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 185,775 miles

both inner -outer sills corodded

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 185,772 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged o/s/f inner wing area excessively corroded likely to detach from body--(brake pipe fixing bracket /pipes likely to detach (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition center to rear exhaust section /tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking o/s/f rack gaiter leaking fluid/small split (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. front (5.2.3 (b))

Passenger's seat insecure n/s/f seat insecure (floor mount area corroded ) (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both inner -outer sills corodded

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 185,679 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 10 Jul 2017 185,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 12 Jul 2016 185,353 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 185,353 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 184,404 miles

Oil leak

nearside front and offside front inner wings (engine bay area) corroded

offside and nearside door step area corroding

offside outer sill corroding

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Jan 2013 182,955 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 182,951 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Apr 2011 182,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise body very deteriorated but being mounted on chassis some areas of deterioration not mot applicable

Pass 16 May 2009 177,711 miles

both front flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches rusty

nearside front lower balljoint dust cover split

nearside rear inner tyre slightly mishaped

offside rear inner tyre close to legal limit and slightly mishaped

oil leak

rear centre flexi hose ferrule slight corrosion

slight corrosion close to offside front body mounting not exessive

under body of vehicle has all over corrosion

Fail 8 May 2008 174,605 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounts of temporary repair

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake master cylinder damp and servo corroded but no leaks

brake pipe flexis soft

no. plate lamp lenses missing

o/s aim adjuster u/s aim manually adjusted into spec

o/s/f flexi very slightly rubbing shock

oil leaks to engine around top and bottom area.

propshaft bearing worn (gearbox side)

propshaft centre bush worn

rear load valve stiff in operation

uneven tyre wear to rear outers

wheel rims dented

Pass 8 May 2008 174,605 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounts of temporary repair

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake master cylinder damp and servo corroded but no leaks

brake pipe flexis soft

no. plate lamp lenses missing

o/s aim adjuster u/s aim manually adjusted into spec

o/s/f flexi very slightly rubbing shock

oil leaks to engine around top and bottom area.

propshaft bearing worn (gearbox side)

propshaft centre bush worn

rear load valve stiff in operation

uneven tyre wear to rear outers

wheel rims dented

Pass 3 May 2007 171,002 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 170,978 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 163,286 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 163,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Iveco Daily?

Based on 817,098 MOT tests across 76,231 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
8,167
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
76,231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,319
Registration plate lamp not working 38,656
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,483
position lamp(s) not working 25,160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24,468
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S146 LAJ is a 1998 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Iveco Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 116,763 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Iveco Daily fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S146 LAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco Daily typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Iveco Daily is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S146 LAJ is a 1998 Iveco Daily, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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