1997 IVECO DAILY2.8L DIESEL

The most recent MOT record dates back to July 2007, meaning this Iveco Daily has held no valid test certificate for nearly nineteen years as of June 2026. The vehicle is therefore unroadworthy by default and cannot be legally driven on public roads until a fresh inspection is passed. The maintenance trend across the available history is clearly deteriorating. The 2006 test revealed a cluster of brake, suspension, lighting, and exhaust defects, and the subsequent 2007 failure compounded those concerns with additional hydraulic leaks, corroded brake pipes, a missing wheel nut, and a seriously leaking front shock absorber. The 2007 pass came only after extensive remedial work, but the complete absence of any record since then leaves the current mechanical condition entirely unknown. The recorded mileage plateaued at 101,193 miles between the July 2006 and July 2007 tests, a full twelve months with no measurable distance covered. For a working commercial vehicle averaging roughly 3,489 miles per year over its twenty-nine-year life, this is exceptionally low usage and suggests prolonged periods of standing idle. Such dormancy carries its own risks: deteriorated seals, perished rubber components, and moisture ingress into brake and fuel systems are common consequences of extended inactivity. The sparse record, spanning only two years of documented testing, provides no insight into how the vehicle has been stored or maintained in the two decades since its last test. A prospective buyer should treat this vehicle as a mechanical unknown and inspect it accordingly. The 2007 failure flagged corroded brake pipes on both front and nearside rear circuits, a leaking nearside rear brake, and a nearside front shock absorber with serious fluid loss. These are not minor advisories; corroded hydraulic lines and compromised suspension dampers directly affect braking performance and structural handling. A thorough inspection of all brake pipe runs, flexible hoses, calipers, and drums is essential, along with a close check of the leaf spring shackle pins and bushes previously flagged for excessive wear. The missing offside front wheel nut recorded in 2007 also warrants a full wheel stud and hub examination. Given the nineteen-year gap in testing, a compression test, fluid analysis, and a detailed underbody inspection for corrosion of the chassis, cab mountings, and load-bearing cross-members should be considered before any commitment to purchase or recommissioning work.