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N356 EKK

1996 Iveco 35.12 LWB

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

104,094 mi
Last recorded104,094 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Iveco 35.12 LWB169,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 EKK
MakeIveco
Model35.12 LWB
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 104,094 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 104,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 103,570 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 103,548 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes above gear box (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 103,143 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2022 102,882 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis has surface rust all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,594 miles

rear leaf springs rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2020 101,593 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s disc is breaking up on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear leaf springs rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,773 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 100,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 99,975 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 98,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt formost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner step corroded not structual

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 98,710 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt formost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner step corroded not structual

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 96,278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,307 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,286 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,184 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,746 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,418 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 83,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,793 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 82,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front engine lower mounts deteriorated/worn/ insecure???

both fuel tank upper straps corroded

both sides rear inner tyres pressures look slightly low???

front under bonnet and both rear axle brake pipes slightly insecure

near side rear inner tyre treads slightly cut/skuffed

off side front brake binds slightly

off side front brake discs shield slightly corroded

off side front under side vehicle chassis / suspension parts slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,026 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

both front engine lower mounts deteriorated/worn/ insecure???

both fuel tank upper straps corroded

both sides rear inner tyres pressures look slightly low???

front under bonnet and both rear axle brake pipes slightly insecure

near side rear inner tyre treads slightly cut/skuffed

off side front brake binds slightly

off side front brake discs shield slightly corroded

off side front under side vehicle chassis / suspension parts slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2008 81,999 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 81,999 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 81,999 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 81,999 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 81,999 miles

How Reliable is the Iveco 35.12 LWB?

Based on 995 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,191
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
position lamp(s) not working 46
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 38
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N356 EKK is a 1996 Iveco 35.12 LWB in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1996 Iveco 35.12 LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 169,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Iveco 35.12 LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N356 EKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco 35.12 LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Iveco 35.12 LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N356 EKK is a 1996 Iveco 35.12 LWB, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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