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R678 ETX

1998 Iveco Turbo Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,238 mi
Last recorded143,238 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Iveco Turbo Daily126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 ETX
MakeIveco
ModelTurbo Daily
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 143,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 135,770 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 135,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner of rear sil corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower rear of chassis cab facing rear corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of outer step corroded(behind door) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded under battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 130,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody heavily covered in underseal

Fail 13 Dec 2023 130,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc thickness and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc thickness and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outer door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired misted behind binnacle (7.8 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody heavily covered in underseal

Fail 20 Jan 2023 130,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind battery (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing under bonnet x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 128,859 miles

Nearside Front bumper reinforcer corroded

both front steps corroded but not within 30 cm

Fail 20 Jan 2022 128,859 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper reinforcer corroded

both front steps corroded but not within 30 cm

Pass 8 Jan 2021 128,926 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 127,861 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 127,108 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 126,114 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 125,188 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 124,459 miles

Oil leak

Slight Corrosion on all brake pipes

Slight corrosion on all Brake hose Ferules

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 124,457 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight Corrosion on all brake pipes

Slight corrosion on all Brake hose Ferules

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 123,560 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 123,512 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 122,941 miles

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/f marker lamp inoperative

n/s/r handbrake cable outer covering in poor condition

o/s/r marker lamp lens broken

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2008 122,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/f marker lamp inoperative

n/s/r handbrake cable outer covering in poor condition

o/s/r marker lamp lens broken

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2008 122,941 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 121,937 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 121,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,990 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 119,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R678 ETX is a 1998 Iveco Turbo Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Iveco Turbo Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 126,992 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 R678 ETX, 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 28 years old, this Iveco Turbo Daily is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R678 ETX is a 1998 Iveco Turbo Daily, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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