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L13 FTD

1998 Isuzu Unknown

Silver Petrol 3160cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,004 mi
Last recorded52,004 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 FTD
MakeIsuzu
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,160cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 52,004 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 51,198 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 44,564 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

additional front lamps showing orange light

Fail 6 Dec 2023 44,560 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

additional front lamps showing orange light

Pass 2 Dec 2022 40,180 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 40,138 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bush,s have slight play.

o/s/f & n/s/f running lamps showing orange

Pass 10 Jul 2021 35,584 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 32,082 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Jul 2020 32,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Isuzu Unknown?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
10,787
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3
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L13 FTD is a 1998 Isuzu Unknown in Silver with a 3,160cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Isuzu Unknown fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L13 FTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L13 FTD registered?

L13 FTD is a 1998 Isuzu Unknown, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for L13 FTD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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