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Y218 OFU

2001 Iveco Tipper

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

208,382 mi
Last recorded208,382 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Iveco Tipper147,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 OFU
MakeIveco
ModelTipper
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 208,382 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear outer tyres are flat

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Apr 2016 208,382 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear outer tyres are flat

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2013 199,751 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 199,751 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 165,394 miles

advise front brake discs/pads wearing low

advise slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 165,394 miles

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

advise front brake discs/pads wearing low

advise slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010
Fail 10 May 2010

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2009 167,613 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 154,011 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 23 Mar 2007 147,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 147,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 143,135 miles

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

damage to drivers door and osf of cab

Fail 14 Jun 2006 143,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers door brocken dented poor fit

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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Y218 OFU is a 2001 Iveco Tipper in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Iveco Tipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 147,409 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 Tipper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y218 OFU, 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 25 years old, this Iveco Tipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y218 OFU registered?

Y218 OFU is a 2001 Iveco Tipper, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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