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R903 MLJ

1997 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea

White Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

165,410 mi
Last recorded165,410 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea151,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 MLJ
MakeIsuzu Trucks
ModelNkr 69 Ea
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 165,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet slightly blocked

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

bed floor corroded and holed !

Fail 7 Oct 2019 165,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet slightly blocked

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

bed floor corroded and holed !

Pass 13 Sep 2018 163,627 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light held on with cable ties

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear slight damage to light lens

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

body floor corroded and has holes

Pass 7 Oct 2017 162,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust mounting loose

Fail 6 Oct 2017 162,038 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust mounting loose

Pass 23 Sep 2016 158,614 miles

slight low reading o/side rear brake

Fail 9 Sep 2016 158,590 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 153,784 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 146,763 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 146,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advises boths door miriors

advises rear exhaust been mod

Pass 10 May 2012 139,922 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 139,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 135,922 miles

N/S/R light unit cable tied

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S and N/S mirrors cracked but vision ok

O/S steering idler has slight wear/ not excessive

O/S/R light lense cracked

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

alternator belt cracked/loose

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

gear selection arm worn

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Apr 2010 130,094 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside mirror glass cracked

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 130,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside mirror glass cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 125,196 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

load area rear mounts/ pivots heavily worn

rear footbrake imbalance of 30%

Fail 22 Apr 2009 125,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

load area rear mounts/ pivots heavily worn

rear footbrake imbalance of 30%

Pass 24 Apr 2008 121,297 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air box rusted away

both front brake discs pitted on outter edges

nearside rear mud guard missing

Fail 24 Apr 2008 121,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air box rusted away

both front brake discs pitted on outter edges

nearside rear mud guard missing

Fail 26 Apr 2007 114,844 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

mirrors damaged

o/s steering pivot worn

o/s/r tyre close to limit and has several deep cuts

Pass 26 Apr 2007 114,844 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

mirrors damaged

o/s steering pivot worn

o/s/r tyre close to limit and has several deep cuts

Pass 24 Apr 2006 106,176 miles

Offside & nearside door mirror glasses damaged.

Play in offside front steering idler assembly.

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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R903 MLJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea in White with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R903 MLJ, 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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R903 MLJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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