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W609 VLR

2000 Iris.bus Iveco

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

176,468 mi
Last recorded176,468 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Iris.bus Iveco159,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 VLR
MakeIris.bus
ModelIveco
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 176,468 miles

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 176,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 176,330 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

under body corrosion oil leak aroundgearbox

Pass 4 Feb 2013 173,805 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

floor at o/s/front corrodded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 173,707 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 170,029 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 170,023 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 164,385 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 164,385 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 151,381 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 150,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an upper ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 138,101 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 138,101 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 133,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 122,154 miles

How Reliable is the Iris.bus Iveco?

Based on 1,974 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
10,277
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Registration plate lamp not working 20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17
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W609 VLR is a 2000 Iris.bus Iveco in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2000 Iris.bus Iveco models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 159,821 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 Iveco fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W609 VLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iris.bus Iveco typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Iris.bus Iveco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W609 VLR is a 2000 Iris.bus Iveco, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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