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R255 JEJ

1997 Iveco Turbo Daily

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,704 mi
Last recorded104,704 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Iveco Turbo Daily123,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 JEJ
MakeIveco
ModelTurbo Daily
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,704 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,533 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

under body surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2009 104,020 miles

rear anti roll bar corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all steering suspension & braking components corroded

front brake pipes have been greased

Fail 11 Sep 2009 104,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all steering suspension & braking components corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2008 101,794 miles

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Iveco Turbo Daily?

Based on 3,958 MOT tests across 606 vehicles.

61.5%
Pass Rate
4,866
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 488
Brake pipe excessively corroded 369
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 258
Registration plate lamp not working 230
parking brake recording little or no effort 213
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R255 JEJ is a 1997 Iveco Turbo Daily in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Iveco Turbo Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 123,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Iveco Turbo Daily fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 488 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R255 JEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco Turbo Daily typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Iveco Turbo Daily is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R255 JEJ is a 1997 Iveco Turbo Daily, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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