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N531 NMW

1996 Isuzu Tf

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

304,130 mi
Last recorded304,130 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Tf140,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 NMW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 304,130 miles

n/s o/s front rear brake back plates rusty

o/s radiator bracket rusted

oil leak

rear spring hanger bushes worn cracking

slight play in steering drop arm from box

Fail 8 Aug 2014 304,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s o/s front rear brake back plates rusty

o/s radiator bracket rusted

oil leak

rear spring hanger bushes worn cracking

slight play in steering drop arm from box

Pass 15 Aug 2013 299,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper support rusty

n/s o/s front brake back plates rusty

n/s rear lamp cracked

rear butt very rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2013 299,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper support rusty

n/s o/s front brake back plates rusty

n/s o/s front wings been taped

n/s rear lamp cracked

rear butt very rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2012 289,716 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 289,710 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

LSD diffs fitted

all original chassis has heavy surface corrosion

all wheel arches have surface corrosion no sharp edges

clutch opperation faulty

extenive repairs to rear chassis

front bumper light corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2010 284,863 miles

slight restricted free movement to nearside rear brake

Pass 16 Jun 2009 279,072 miles

chrome sill covers fitted

extensive repairs carried out to steering & suspension systems

front number plate cracked

rear chassis rusty in places

Fail 13 Jun 2008 269,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 269,210 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 269,135 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Oct 2006 253,959 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 253,959 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 253,424 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Tf?

Based on 43,907 MOT tests across 3,289 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
3,289
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,460
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,211
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 1,004
fog lamp not working 960
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 787
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N531 NMW is a 1996 Isuzu Tf in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 140,286 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 Tf fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 1,460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N531 NMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 30 years old, this Isuzu Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N531 NMW is a 1996 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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