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P188 GNU

1997 Isuzu N-series

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,468 mi
Last recorded128,468 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 GNU
MakeIsuzu
ModelN-series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2025 128,468 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2024 127,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 126,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 125,568 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2016 125,568 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2015 124,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by gear box x member (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering box advise adjustment

Pass 15 Aug 2014 123,119 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust system corroded

fluid leak from hydraulic ram for tipper bed

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre perishing/cracking

offside front tyre perisching/cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2013 121,678 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

full exhaust system corroded

hydralic fluid leak from flat-bed pump/ram

Fail 6 Jun 2013 121,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

full exhaust system corroded

hydralic fluid leak from flat-bed pump/ram

Pass 21 Jan 2013 120,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 120,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 116,158 miles

Exhaust cventre mount snapped, exhaust still secure

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked.

Nut missing off gear linkage

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 116,156 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust cventre mount snapped, exhaust still secure

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked.

Nut missing off gear linkage

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 114,435 miles

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

Chassis has surface corrosion but not affecting braking,steering or suspension.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight leak from gearbox

front number plate damaged.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 114,425 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Chassis has surface corrosion but not affecting braking,steering or suspension.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight leak from gearbox

front number plate damaged.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 111,889 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust bracket broken but supports the exhaust

nearside mirror cracked but view to the rear is ok

Fail 18 Apr 2008 111,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust bracket broken but supports the exhaust

nearside mirror cracked but view to the rear is ok

Pass 19 Apr 2007 105,356 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror glass cracked

wiper blades poor

Pass 19 Apr 2006 86,226 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 86,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P188 GNU is a 1997 Isuzu N-series in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P188 GNU, 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 29 years old, this Isuzu N-series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P188 GNU is a 1997 Isuzu N-series, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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