MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,492 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Iveco Turbo Daily?
Based on 3,958 MOT tests across 606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R138 TAU is a 1997 Iveco Turbo Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Iveco Turbo Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 123,350 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 Turbo Daily fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 488 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R138 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Iveco Turbo Daily typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Iveco Turbo Daily is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R138 TAU registered?
R138 TAU is a 1997 Iveco Turbo Daily, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R138 TAU safe to buy?
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