2000 Iris.bus Daily 59 12S 2.8L Diesel · X468 ABU

This 2000 Irisbus Daily presents a concerning roadworthiness status, having failed its most recent examination on 22 December 2025 at 166,712 miles. Because the DVSA test record lacks specific defect narratives for this failure or the preceding test, diagnosing an exact mechanical trend proves difficult, though the consecutive failures highlight an ongoing inability to pass the statutory inspection. The vehicle has accumulated 166,712 miles over approximately twenty-six years, averaging a modest 6,412 miles annually. A glaring anomaly exists within the test history, showing a dormant period of over four years between the failed test on 04 September 2021 at 166,701 miles and the subsequent failure on 22 December 2025 at 166,712 miles. During this four-year span, the heavy commercial chassis moved a mere eleven miles, indicating long-term storage or abandonment. Extended periods of inactivity frequently induce severe mechanical degradation, including seized brake calipers, corroded brake discs, perished rubber suspension bushes, and fuel system stagnation. Prospective buyers must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis for structural corrosion, given the commercial nature of the vehicle and its advanced age. A comprehensive mechanical overhaul should be anticipated to address potential drivetrain neglect and brake system failure before any attempt is made to return this Irisbus to the road.