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R653 UBM

1997 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

346,898 mi
Last recorded346,898 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea151,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 UBM
MakeIsuzu Trucks
ModelNkr 69 Ea
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 346,898 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front end damage

under side body covered in mud

Fail 11 Sep 2019 346,898 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake slow to come on ,lower effort(46% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe rotted through,emissions test may not be accurate (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

pedal rubbers wearing

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all steering joints rubbers perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front end damage to vehicle

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tailgate/side panel rivots missing

Offside Front seat base crumbling,foam missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis very heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear mud guard brackets rotting away

both front wiper blades splitting but clearing screen

Pass 14 Sep 2018 342,214 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 342,197 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2018 342,154 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 334,260 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 334,260 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 325,881 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

off side door handle missing

Fail 3 Dec 2015 325,881 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

off side door handle missing

Fail 2 Dec 2014 314,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 314,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 299,544 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 287,933 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 287,932 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 272,699 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s outer side locker base rusted

o/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2011 272,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s outer side locker base rusted

o/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 May 2010 250,884 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 250,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s front tyre tread low on inner edge

sprare trye flat and cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2009 232,069 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 222,923 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 222,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 210,880 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 210,878 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 200,535 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea?

Based on 3,951 MOT tests across 376 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,937
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 208
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 164
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 147
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 132
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 129
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R653 UBM is a 1997 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 151,334 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 Trucks Nkr 69 Ea fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R653 UBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R653 UBM is a 1997 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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