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S838 VAW

1998 Iveco Turbo Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,409 mi
Last recorded110,409 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Iveco Turbo Daily126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 VAW
MakeIveco
ModelTurbo Daily
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 110,409 miles

Front number plate damaged

General under body corrosion

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

Rear differential leaking

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Jul 2018 110,409 miles

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

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

Front number plate damaged

General under body corrosion

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

Rear differential leaking

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Jul 2018 110,371 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Idler gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Idler gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate damaged `

General under body corrosion

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

Rear differential leaking

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2017 107,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,445 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 98,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 91,076 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 15 May 2014 82,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

screw in offside rear outer tyre

Pass 25 May 2013 72,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2012 65,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside number plate light slighty dim

Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,682 miles

2nd to rear propshaft UJ worn

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 64,692 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

2nd to rear propshaft UJ worn

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,678 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,645 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,083 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 64,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,151 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 49,776 miles

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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S838 VAW is a 1998 Iveco Turbo Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S838 VAW, 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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S838 VAW is a 1998 Iveco Turbo Daily, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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