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M551 OAB

1995 Iveco 35.10 LWB

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

143,599 mi
Last recorded143,599 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Iveco 35.10 LWB138,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 OAB
MakeIveco
Model35.10 LWB
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 143,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Oil leak ()

sills have corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 137,387 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine mounts weak

o/s/r half shaft oil seal leaking

sun visor not staying in upright position

Fail 1 Oct 2016 137,384 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine mounts weak

o/s/r half shaft oil seal leaking

sun visor not staying in upright position

Pass 5 Oct 2015 131,857 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear doors are corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 131,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

chassis becoming corroded

o/s/f inner wing bumper support badly corroded

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 21 Jun 2013 131,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

extensive welding and patching to lower body inner and outer panels

rear brake application is slightly uneven

slight binding of o/s/f brake

Fail 30 May 2013 131,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

exessive corrosion in places not with in stress points

genaral corrosion forming under sides

o/s rear brake pipe forming rust

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Mar 2012 130,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

brake pipe above gearbox on o/s slightly corroded

stone chip on o/s headlight

Fail 15 Mar 2012 130,954 miles

Lower Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

brake pipe above gearbox on o/s slightly corroded

o/s side marker lights not working

stone chip on o/s headlight

Fail 19 Jan 2012 130,948 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Lower Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

engine oil level high, over max

o/s side marker lights not working x3

o/s/r side lights lense missing

stone chip on o/s head lamp

Pass 8 Sep 2010 128,905 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 127,967 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 127,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 122,220 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 122,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 120,514 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 120,500 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Iveco 35.10 LWB?

Based on 3,046 MOT tests across 420 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
2,364
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 185
position lamp(s) not working 180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
Full Iveco 35.10 LWB reliability report

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M551 OAB is a 1995 Iveco 35.10 LWB in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 1995 Iveco 35.10 LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 138,185 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 Iveco 35.10 LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M551 OAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco 35.10 LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Iveco 35.10 LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M551 OAB is a 1995 Iveco 35.10 LWB, first registered on 28 March 1995.

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