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SMW 223G

1997 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,183 mi
Last recorded89,183 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Iveco Daily118,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 223G
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 89,183 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 87,150 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,487 miles

General under vehicle corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm, inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm, inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak - unknown source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm, inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm, inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,385 miles

body leaning to offside

Fail 29 Jul 2020 86,354 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bump stop missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body leaning to offside

Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 83,547 miles

Rear parking brake cables corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leaks

Fail 14 Mar 2016 79,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,566 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 73,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,494 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,165 miles

Left hand drive headlamps fitted deflectors fitted to flatten kick up

Pass 11 Aug 2011 67,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,471 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,630 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 61,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,784 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 55,784 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,864 miles

Battery insecure

engine cover fitted

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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SMW 223G is a 1997 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Iveco Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 118,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMW 223G, 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 29 years old, this Iveco Daily is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SMW 223G registered?

SMW 223G is a 1997 Iveco Daily, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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