1999 IVECO HORSE BOX2.8L Diesel

The Iveco horse box presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 26 September 2025 at 102,245 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the August 2024 test at 101,662 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no escalating mechanical concerns across the supplied record. Recorded mileage sits at 102,245 miles for a 27-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,787 miles per year. The history reveals minimal annual use: between the 7 July 2023 test at 100,243 miles and the 15 August 2024 test at 101,662 miles, the vehicle covered only 1,419 miles. Two failed tests appear in June 2023 and August 2024 at 100,187 and 101,657 miles respectively, yet both list no defects recorded, implying administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. The clean pass profile across all successful dates suggests light, low-stress operation with sparse but consistent annual testing. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and chassis corrosion given the vehicle's 1999 build date and likely periods of standing. Low mileage horse boxes of this age commonly suffer from rust on frame members, ramps, and body mounts even when MOT advisories are absent. The brake system, suspension bushes, and coil springs warrant hands-on checks for seizure or perishing caused by inactivity rather than wear. The absence of recorded advisories across five tests indicates previous owners maintained basic test compliance, though the two no-defect failures suggest the record alone is insufficient for assurance. Verify the August 2024 failure cause with DVSA, and confirm tyre condition, exhaust emissions, and drivetrain freedom during a road test before purchase.