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S216 DFC

1998 Isuzu N-series

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,672 mi
Last recorded194,672 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 DFC
MakeIsuzu
ModelN-series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 194,672 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s/f lamp damaged

tow bar pin not present

Pass 3 Oct 2012 183,905 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 183,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 163,387 miles

Nearside mirror glass slightly cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2010 163,385 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 151,753 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2009 151,753 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2008 139,739 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 126,982 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 118,596 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 118,596 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu N-series?

Based on 6,511 MOT tests across 513 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
7,862
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 246
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 143
fog lamp not working 115
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S216 DFC is a 1998 Isuzu N-series in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Isuzu N-series fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 246 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S216 DFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu N-series typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu N-series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S216 DFC is a 1998 Isuzu N-series, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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