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R971 COT

1997 Iveco Tipper

Yellow Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,260 mi
Last recorded139,260 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Iveco Tipper95,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 COT
MakeIveco
ModelTipper
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 139,260 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 135,311 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Propshaft component defective

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 131,842 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre small cut in sidewall

Fail 25 Jun 2009 131,336 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre small cut in sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2008 125,139 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 122,284 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 115,549 miles

both front tyres wearing off on both inner and outer edges

How Reliable is the Iveco Tipper?

Based on 1,841 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 95
Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Registration plate lamp not working 77
position lamp(s) not working 76
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R971 COT is a 1997 Iveco Tipper in Yellow with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Iveco Tipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 95,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Iveco Tipper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R971 COT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R971 COT registered?

R971 COT is a 1997 Iveco Tipper, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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