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R959 HWS

1998 Isuzu Tf

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,974 mi
Last recorded78,974 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Tf116,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 HWS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 78,974 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

all rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

all tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

both front upper wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s sill damaged

o/s inner sill showing corrosion

steering box weeping

Fail 28 Sep 2009 78,974 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

all rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

all tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

both front upper wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s sill damaged

o/s inner sill showing corrosion

steering box weeping

Pass 6 Sep 2007 71,887 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 71,887 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s front wiper blade deterorated

o/s front tyre tread wear uneven

Pass 5 Oct 2006 67,831 miles

Propshaft component defective

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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R959 HWS is a 1998 Isuzu Tf in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R959 HWS, 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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R959 HWS is a 1998 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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