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R29 XKX

1997 Iveco Motorhome

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Iveco Motorhome106,349 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 XKX
MakeIveco
ModelMotorhome
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021

both under sills corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 2 Feb 2021

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 163,327 miles

wipers come on when lights turned on

Fail 12 Nov 2019 163,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

wipers come on when lights turned on

Pass 6 Dec 2018 159,039 miles

offside and nearside body in poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2018 159,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 159,025 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 159,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted both (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view not parking blocking view (8.2.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 157,430 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 25 Aug 2016 157,430 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 10 Aug 2015 155,730 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 155,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 153,489 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 153,489 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front bumper secure but loose

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/R tyre sidewall cracks

Various body corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2012 151,941 miles

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

Oil leak

body and underside corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r outer tyre perished & starting to split

rear body valance corroded

throttle cable/linkage secured with cable ties

wipers do not park automatically

Fail 21 Nov 2012 151,940 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Body and underside corroded

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

Offside rear outer tyre perished and starting to split

Oil leak

Rear body valance corroded

Throttle cable/linkage secured with cable ties

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wipers do not park automatically

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 May 2011 149,741 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front wheel arch and inner wings corroded

offside front step corroded

rear panel corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 148,073 miles

Battery insecure

Both front inner wings corroded and close to 30cm of flexibrake hose mounting.

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2010 148,068 miles

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

Battery insecure

Both front inner wings corroded and close to 30cm of flexibrake hose mountings

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2010 148,062 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Both front inner wings corroded and close to 30cm of flexibrake hose mountings

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 147,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 147,260 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front tyre perished on side wall

Pass 29 Apr 2008 145,853 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 145,852 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2007 144,750 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 144,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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R29 XKX is a 1997 Iveco Motorhome in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R29 XKX, 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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R29 XKX is a 1997 Iveco Motorhome, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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