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R552 SEF

1997 Isuzu Tf

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,810 mi
Last recorded124,810 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Tf149,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 SEF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 124,810 miles

near side front tyre tread at legal minimum, front prop shaft joint worn, tempary repair to exhaust.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 124,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre tread at legal minimum, front prop shaft joint worn, tempary repair to exhaust.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 120,966 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front tyres worn

Fail 26 Jan 2007 120,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 116,012 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 116,012 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side track rod end, and both rear spring shackle bushes showing signs of wear

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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R552 SEF is a 1997 Isuzu Tf in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R552 SEF, 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 R552 SEF registered?

R552 SEF is a 1997 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R552 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 SEF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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