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R857 MPY

1997 Isuzu Tf

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,248 mi
Last recorded148,248 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Tf149,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 MPY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2017 148,248 miles

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

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged RETURN TO TANK PIPE CORRODED CAUSING DAMPNESS AROUND PIPE (7.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 145,218 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 141,476 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 4 Feb 2015 141,476 miles

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 17 Feb 2014 137,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 133,695 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 133,695 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 129,065 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 122,455 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 122,455 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 116,563 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 110,952 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 104,256 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 97,681 miles

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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R857 MPY is a 1997 Isuzu Tf in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R857 MPY, 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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R857 MPY is a 1997 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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