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MX08 XVA

2008 Iris.bus Daily

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,468 mi
Last recorded154,468 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Iris.bus Daily82,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 XVA
MakeIris.bus
ModelDaily
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 154,468 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 154,467 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding on

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 153,995 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured near battery and gearbox (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 153,995 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured near battery and gearbox (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 153,320 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 153,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 153,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 153,261 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 153,260 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 113,771 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 100,667 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 88,855 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 81,272 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 81,270 miles

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

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

o/s side marker light inop

Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,937 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,171 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,528 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MX08 XVA is a 2008 Iris.bus Daily in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MX08 XVA, 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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MX08 XVA is a 2008 Iris.bus Daily, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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