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R500 HJN

1997 Iveco Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,332 mi
Last recorded123,332 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Iveco Motorhome106,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 HJN
MakeIveco
ModelMotorhome
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 123,332 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working Both N/S side markers in/op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 121,360 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 119,904 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 118,810 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 116,709 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 116,709 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 114,686 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 111,616 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 111,616 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 110,183 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,412 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 105,702 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2016 100,715 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 100,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,456 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,444 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,002 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 91,095 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,308 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 87,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 82,367 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 81,889 miles

advise offside rear bumpstop missing. earth lead not connected on slave battery.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 81,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

advise offside rear bumpstop missing. earth lead not connected on slave battery.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 69,955 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 69,955 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 52,245 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 522,454 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 52,245 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R500 HJN is a 1997 Iveco Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R500 HJN, 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 R500 HJN registered?

R500 HJN is a 1997 Iveco Motorhome, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R500 HJN safe to buy?

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