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GN57 MDE

2008 Iris.bus Daily

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,662 mi
Last recorded105,662 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Iris.bus Daily82,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 MDE
MakeIris.bus
ModelDaily
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 105,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 105,652 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 105,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside corrosion

Fail 27 Dec 2023 105,308 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2022 105,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both bearings (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2021 104,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2020 102,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear light slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 102,185 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear light slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 151,130 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 139,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

corrosion appearing to underside

slight scratching to screen

Pass 7 Apr 2017 126,359 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 113,320 miles

Front fuel tank strap corroded through.

No emissions printout due to low emissions.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,327 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,070 miles

14 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Front park brake cable support bracket insecure

Rear brake imbalance

Fail 20 Sep 2013 86,004 miles

Speed limiter plate not in a conspicuous position (6.5.A.1b)

Front park brake cable support bracket insecure

Rear brake imbalance

Fail 19 Feb 2013 82,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen washer bottle leaking?

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,501 miles

screen washer bottle leaking?

Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,359 miles

12 seats fitted at time of test

4th row offside outer seat belt slightly sluggish recoiling

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 66,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

12 seats fitted at time of test

4th row offside outer seat belt slightly sluggish recoiling

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 50,286 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,286 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 38,602 miles

offside front tyre worn down to approx 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2009 16,770 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 16,770 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted and not running reasonably true (4.2.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (6.6.1a)

brake fluid needs topping up

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside front tyre outer wall has several cuts

steering wheel out of alinment

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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GN57 MDE is a 2008 Iris.bus Daily in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Iris.bus Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 82,770 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 GN57 MDE, 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 18 years old, this Iris.bus Daily is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GN57 MDE is a 2008 Iris.bus Daily, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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