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V228 DLB

1999 Iris.bus Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

234,424 mi
Last recorded234,424 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Iris.bus Daily171,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 DLB
MakeIris.bus
ModelDaily
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 234,424 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 234,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 233,662 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 232,221 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 229,655 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 229,639 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 226,179 miles

Engine oil leak

Front to rear metal brake pipes on chassis near rear axle starting to corrode

O/s rear inner tyre underinflated

Pass 5 Jun 2008 272,733 miles

REAR N/S UNDER SILL AND HEATER BOX, CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 29 Nov 2007 218,144 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 217,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 216,380 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 216,380 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 198,648 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 198,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise stone chip in windscreen †advise o-s-f tyre close to limit †

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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V228 DLB is a 1999 Iris.bus Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V228 DLB, 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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V228 DLB is a 1999 Iris.bus Daily, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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