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P616 JWL

1997 Isuzu Kb

Blue Diesel 2779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,320 mi
Last recorded123,320 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Kb144,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 JWL
MakeIsuzu
ModelKb
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,779cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 123,320 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 122,692 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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.B.7)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 114,462 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 114,462 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 101,687 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 92,394 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 92,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 84,060 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 71,849 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 71,849 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 59,442 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 59,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Kb?

Based on 602 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

59.8%
Pass Rate
6,139
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
fog lamp not working 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
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P616 JWL is a 1997 Isuzu Kb in Blue with a 2,779cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Kb models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 144,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Kb fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P616 JWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Kb typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Kb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P616 JWL registered?

P616 JWL is a 1997 Isuzu Kb, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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