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S551 HVV

1998 Iveco Daily

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,833 mi
Last recorded186,833 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Iveco Daily116,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 HVV
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 186,833 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

back door not opening from outside

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

clutch biting high

complete chassis,crossmembers,etc showing signs of corrosion

diesel tank filler cap deteriorated

nearside and offside front bumper corners deteriorated and insecure

nearside and offside sills excessivly deteriorated[not within 30cm of anything structural]

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges and part of tread

nearside rear handbrake efficiency low

nearside rear inner tyre worn on inside and outside edges

offside front brake hose mounting point corroded

offside front indicator lens damaged[not showing white light]

propellor shaft centre bearings worn

rear differential backplate corroded and leaking

Fail 8 May 2009 186,793 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch pedal stiff and high biting

complete chassis,crossmembers,etc showing signs of corrosion

complete exhaust system deteriorated

diesel filler cap deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn

offside front wheel arch trim insecure

power steering hose deteriorated and damp

rear brake compensator linkage worn

rear doors not opening

rear registration plate damaged

two propellor shaft centre bearings worn

unable to check nearside and offside rear and offside front wheel bearings[brakes binding]

Pass 27 Mar 2008 173,523 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 160,044 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 160,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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S551 HVV is a 1998 Iveco Daily in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S551 HVV, 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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S551 HVV is a 1998 Iveco Daily, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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