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VKZ 9480

2008 Iris.bus Unknown

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

328,961 mi
Last recorded328,961 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Iris.bus Unknown181,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 9480
MakeIris.bus
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 328,961 miles

Central Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 317,490 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 304,769 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 303,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 281,941 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 281,939 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drivers sun visor insecure - But can be stored away

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 1st Marker Lamp Inop

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 263,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 263,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Iris.bus Unknown?

Based on 539 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
5,892
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads
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VKZ 9480 is a 2008 Iris.bus Unknown in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Iris.bus Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 181,622 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Iris.bus Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Iris.bus Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VKZ 9480 is a 2008 Iris.bus Unknown, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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