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L100 DBW

2009 Isuzu N-series

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Isuzu N-series97,440 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 DBW
MakeIsuzu
ModelN-series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 59,679 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 197,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 197,037 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 178,287 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Jun 2022 178,287 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 166,565 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 May 2021 166,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Apr 2020 149,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 149,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side marker lamp insecure

Side marker lamp not working

Pass 4 Apr 2019 124,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre on 3 mm

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 124,842 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre on 3 mm

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 111,435 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer tyre on 3 mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 111,435 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer tyre on 3 mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 99,210 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 99,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,070 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 82,971 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 73,713 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 73,641 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,571 miles

nearside front tyre on legal tread wear limit

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2012 54,571 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal tread wear limit

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

How Reliable is the Isuzu N-series?

Based on 6,511 MOT tests across 513 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
7,862
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 246
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 143
fog lamp not working 115
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L100 DBW is a 2009 Isuzu N-series in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2009 Isuzu N-series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 97,440 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 Isuzu N-series fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 246 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L100 DBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu N-series typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Isuzu N-series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L100 DBW is a 2009 Isuzu N-series, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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