Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 291 vehicles, the 2016 Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S A (2016)

291 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.3% first-time pass rate

2016 Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S A

CarHunch analysed 291 real MOT records for the 2016 Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 Iveco Stralis is a heavy commercial vehicle with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 5.9%—catastrophically below the 80% UK average—making it an extremely unreliable proposition for any buyer. The absence of dangerous defects on record is the sole positive, but it's overwhelmed by the reality that 94% of these trucks fail their MOT on the first attempt.

At 240,000 miles median mileage, these are genuinely hard-worked vehicles, and the wear shows: the average 0.05 failures per vehicle masks the fact that nearly all trucks are racking up defects at their first test. If you're considering one, demand a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist heavy commercial mechanic and budget aggressively for immediate remedial work—the MOT pass rate tells you this isn't optional.

We have limited data for the 2016 Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

86.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.05

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

240k

Middle half: 215k–296k

For context

These stats describe 291 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 291 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,925 Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 87.6%

1,687

Blue 3.7%

Red 3.7%

Yellow 1.5%

Silver 0.9%

Black 0.8%

Green 0.6%

Orange 0.6%

Grey 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

240,014

typical

214,942

low mileage

295,864

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S A vehicles fall between 214,942 and 295,864 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 214,942 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 214,942–295,864 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S As sit.

⚠ Over 399,416 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S A — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 56% of 2016 Iveco Stralis As440s46tx/p S As are still active.

10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2020 — 56% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2020.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.05

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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