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R292 PHN

1998 Isuzu Tf

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,957 mi
Last recorded70,957 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Tf116,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 PHN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,957 miles

all under chassis rusty shailing

brake pipes rusty

front body mounts corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,462 miles

all under body very rusty shailing

fuel staining on tank

Fail 20 Nov 2015 67,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged white light (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,917 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 64,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Brake and fuel pipes rusty.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 64,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

all suspension parts very rusty shailing

chassis and all out riggers very rusty shailing

Pass 23 Jun 2013 62,716 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 62,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Vehicle is generally hevily corroded and shailing all underneath

Pass 18 May 2012 59,703 miles

brake pipes becoming rusty

front suspension arms rusty

n/s rear tyre pressure low

oil filter almost rusted through

rear cab mounts very rusty indeed

sills and rear off sills very rusty indeed

slight play in o/s wheel bearing

Fail 18 May 2012 59,703 miles

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

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

Brake pipes becoming very rusty

Front suspension arms becoming very rusty

N/S rear tyre low pressure

Oil filter almost brusted through.

Rear cab mounts very rusty indeed

Sills and rear of sills becoming very rusty

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2011 58,240 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 58,240 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2010 56,340 miles

all underbody and chassis rusty and shalling

Fail 11 May 2010 56,340 miles

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

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

all underbody and chassis rusty and shalling

Fail 2 Jul 2009 56,348 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Chassis rusty and shailing

suspension components rusty and shailing

Pass 10 May 2007 56,347 miles

Main brake pipe rusty and shailing

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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R292 PHN is a 1998 Isuzu Tf in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 116,027 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 R292 PHN, 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 28 years old, this Isuzu Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R292 PHN registered?

R292 PHN is a 1998 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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