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V178 DFV

1999 Iris.bus Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,941 mi
Last recorded189,941 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Iris.bus Daily171,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 DFV
MakeIris.bus
ModelDaily
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 189,941 miles

2YR TACHO CHECK OUT OF DATE

CENTER PROPSHAFT BEARING WORN TO EXCESS

EXAHAUST FRONT PIPE INSECURE AT FLANGE

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

N/S/F Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 189,934 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

2YR TACHO CHECK OUT OF DATE

BRAKE WARING LIGHT ON

CENTER PROPSHAFT BEARING WORN TO EXCESS

EXAHAUST FRONT PIPE INSECURE AT FLANGE

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 178,461 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.5.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

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

brake warning light on

propshaft center bearing worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 178,461 miles

Oil leak

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

brake warning light on

propshaft center bearing worn

Fail 11 Aug 2009 178,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

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

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON ALL TIME

FRONT CENTER BRG RUBBER SPLIT

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 165,364 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 150,102 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 150,098 miles

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 132,146 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 132,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.C.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.C.3)

4th row pas seats anchorage is incomplete n/s

4th row pas seats anchorage is incomplete o/s

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Iris.bus Daily?

Based on 1,736 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
11,208
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
position lamp(s) not working 24
Registration plate lamp not working 21
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V178 DFV is a 1999 Iris.bus Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Iris.bus Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 171,206 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 Iris.bus Daily fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V178 DFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iris.bus Daily typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Iris.bus Daily is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V178 DFV is a 1999 Iris.bus Daily, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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