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R253 OPY

1998 Iveco Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,955 mi
Last recorded51,955 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Iveco Motorhome93,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 OPY
MakeIveco
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 51,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,217 miles

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2017 38,414 miles

chip in window screen

Pass 21 Jun 2016 32,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes under bonnet near bulkhead and under vehicle at bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,292 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 32,292 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 32,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,292 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2012 32,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,292 miles

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

filter light on dash

front anti roll bar n/s front bush play on limit

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 13 Apr 2010 32,292 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

filter light on dash

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

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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R253 OPY is a 1998 Iveco Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Iveco Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 93,983 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 R253 OPY, 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 28 years old, this Iveco Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R253 OPY is a 1998 Iveco Motorhome, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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