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P505 MPU

1997 Iveco Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,321 mi
Last recorded58,321 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Iveco Motorhome106,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 MPU
MakeIveco
ModelMotorhome
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 58,321 miles

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

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

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

thottle pedel sticking

Fail 8 Oct 2018 58,321 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

thottle pedel sticking

Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear inner tyres 2mm

offside rear body corroded at tow bar but vehicle has separate chassis

Fail 17 Jun 2014 58,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear body corroded at tow bar but vehicle has separate chassis

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,969 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,837 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 57,807 miles

Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

N/S/R Sidelamp Not Working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 57,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,195 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,171 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 55,182 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 55,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Iveco Motorhome?

Based on 4,284 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
2,292
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
position lamp(s) not working 111
Registration plate lamp not working 105
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P505 MPU is a 1997 Iveco Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Iveco Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 106,349 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P505 MPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Iveco Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P505 MPU registered?

P505 MPU is a 1997 Iveco Motorhome, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P505 MPU safe to buy?

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