Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Iveco Stralis As440s48tx/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 2021 Iveco Stralis As440s48tx/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 2021 Iveco Stralis As440s48tx/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 2021 Iveco Stralis As440s48tx/p S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 122 vehicles, the 2021 Iveco Stralis As440s48tx/p S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.8%, 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 2021 Iveco Stralis As440s48tx/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 As440s48tx/p S A (2021)

122 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Iveco Stralis As440s48tx/p S A

CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2021 Iveco Stralis As440s48tx/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 2021 IVECO STRALIS is a serious red flag — only 10.8% pass their MOT first time, versus the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 45 reflects deeply troubled reliability. There are no dangerous defects on record, but that marginal safety record is cold comfort when nine in ten vehicles fail their initial test.

These are heavy commercial trucks with genuinely high mileage for their age (median 129,658 miles), so some failures are expected; the real problem is the sheer volume of them across the fleet, suggesting systemic build or maintenance issues rather than isolated wear. Before committing to buy or own one of these vehicles, have an independent pre-purchase inspection by a specialist heavy-truck mechanic, because the MOT statistics show these machines are consistently problematic on their first attempt.

We have limited data for the 2021 Iveco Stralis As440s48tx/p S A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

87.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

130k

Middle half: 101k–174k

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These stats describe 122 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Iveco Stralis As440s48tx/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.

129,658

typical

101,062

low mileage

174,266

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Iveco Stralis As440s48tx/p S A vehicles fall between 101,062 and 174,266 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 101,062 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.

✓ 101,062–174,266 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Iveco Stralis As440s48tx/p S As sit.

⚠ Over 235,259 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Iveco Stralis As440s48tx/p S A — Still on the Road

Most 2021 Iveco Stralis As440s48tx/p S As are still being driven.

11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 — 73% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2024.

MOT History Averages

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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