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R129 VSM

1998 Isuzu Pick Up

Grey Diesel 2779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,927 mi
Last recorded176,927 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Pick Up129,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 VSM
MakeIsuzu
ModelPick Up
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,779cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 176,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 159,092 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 159,092 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 149,104 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 141,199 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 141,107 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 132,625 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 127,173 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Pick Up?

Based on 4,879 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
6,135
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 412
fog lamp not working 284
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 281
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 188
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 172
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R129 VSM is a 1998 Isuzu Pick Up in Grey with a 2,779cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 129,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Pick Up fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 412 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R129 VSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R129 VSM registered?

R129 VSM is a 1998 Isuzu Pick Up, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R129 VSM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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