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P497 ENT

1997 Isuzu Tf

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,156 mi
Last recorded67,156 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Tf149,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 ENT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 67,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,740 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 62,740 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,711 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 10 Jan 2007 57,711 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,893 miles

offside door strap broken

Fail 26 Jan 2006 52,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside door strap broken

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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P497 ENT is a 1997 Isuzu Tf in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 149,712 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 P497 ENT, 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 29 years old, this Isuzu Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P497 ENT registered?

P497 ENT is a 1997 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P497 ENT safe to buy?

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