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R138 TAU

1997 Iveco Turbo Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,492 mi
Last recorded95,492 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Iveco Turbo Daily123,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 TAU
MakeIveco
ModelTurbo Daily
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 95,492 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 95,492 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 84,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 84,799 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 74,888 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 74,888 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 64,342 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 64,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Iveco Turbo Daily?

Based on 3,958 MOT tests across 606 vehicles.

61.5%
Pass Rate
4,866
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 488
Brake pipe excessively corroded 369
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 258
Registration plate lamp not working 230
parking brake recording little or no effort 213
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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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R138 TAU is a 1997 Iveco Turbo Daily, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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