Iveco Turbo Daily (1999)

124 real MOT outcomes analysed • 62.9% first-time pass rate

1999 Iveco Turbo Daily

CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 1999 Iveco Turbo Daily. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1999 Iveco Turbo Daily passes its MOT first time in only 62.9% of cases—well below the UK average of 80%—and nearly a third of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making it a genuine concern for prospective buyers. The petrol/diesel split is not available here, but the overall reliability picture is noticeably weak.

At around 112,000 miles median, these vehicles are showing typical mileage for their age, yet they're averaging nearly 2.8 failures per test and 9.6 advisory items, suggesting systemic wear and maintenance issues beyond normal aging. If you're considering one, factor in a thorough pre-purchase inspection covering brakes, suspension, and emissions systems—these old Iveco work vehicles need serious scrutiny before purchase.

Below average reliability 17.1% below UK average
62.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
111,968
typical mileage
85,463–141,644 middle half
33.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.83
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1999 Iveco Turbo Daily

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 33.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Iveco Turbo Daily vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

85,463
low mileage
111,968
typical
141,644
high mileage

Half of all 1999 Iveco Turbo Daily vehicles fall between 85,463 and 141,644 miles.

1999 Iveco Turbo Daily — Still on the Road

10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 — 56% of the peak remain.

18 10 2014 2018

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.

MOT History Averages

7.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.83
Avg failures per vehicle
9.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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