1995 Iveco Daily 2.5L Diesel · M788 AGL

This IVECO Daily presents a stable roadworthiness record in its most recent MOT history, with the June 2025 test at 116,097 miles showing no defects—a clean pass following two earlier consecutive passes in August 2024 and March 2023. The sole failure in February 2023, at 114,999 miles, was anomaly-free, suggesting it may have been administrative or a minor oversight rather than a mechanical issue. The absence of advisories or recurring defects across all tests implies that major components—brakes, suspension, steering, and structural integrity—have been maintained or have not yet reached critical wear thresholds. However, the lack of recorded defects does not preclude hidden issues in high-stress areas like coil springs, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions, which often escape MOT scrutiny unless visibly compromised. The vehicle’s mileage accumulation is unusually low for its age, averaging just 3,745 miles per year over 31 years, with a notable 2.5-year gap between the August 2021 and February 2023 tests (112,558 to 114,999 miles). This stagnation suggests either infrequent use, prolonged storage, or potential odometer discrepancies. The minimal mileage increase between tests—just 9 miles between August 2024 and June 2025—further reinforces the likelihood of limited operation, which may have preserved mechanical components but could also mask deferred maintenance. Without service records, it’s impossible to confirm whether critical items like suspension bushes, brake fluid, or tyre condition have been regularly attended to. For a buyer, the primary focus should be on components not routinely checked during MOTs, such as the condition of coil springs for sagging or fatigue, the operation of brake calipers for binding or uneven wear, and the integrity of the exhaust system for leaks or corrosion. Given the low mileage, tyre tread depth and sidewall cracks should be scrutinised, as underused tyres can still degrade due to age-related rubber hardening. Structural rust, particularly in wheel arches and chassis rails, should be inspected for signs of corrosion penetration, while fluid levels—brake, coolant, and power steering—should be verified for leaks or contamination. The absence of recorded defects is encouraging, but the vehicle’s history of minimal movement raises questions about whether it has been properly preserved or neglected in ways not captured by the MOT.