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S228 ABV

1998 Isuzu Nkr

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,748 mi
Last recorded151,748 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Nkr130,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 ABV
MakeIsuzu
ModelNkr
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 151,748 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 147,584 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 147,584 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 142,492 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 142,128 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 142,121 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 140,484 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust central support rubber getting worn

exhaust getting corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2021 140,484 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust central support rubber getting worn

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 133,066 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central exhaust support rubber getting worn

Fail 28 Jul 2020 133,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive at oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear brake effort [163] lower in comparison to o/s [347]

Pass 8 Aug 2019 128,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Rear under run bar corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 128,496 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper bar corroded

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 123,329 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper corroded

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 123,275 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper corroded

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 118,643 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 118,630 miles

Central Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 112,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 105,791 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 105,772 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 98,663 miles

small play at steering

Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,385 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,022 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,462 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,717 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 77,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,827 miles

nearside water pipe very corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

slight reserve travel

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,683 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,106 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 53,325 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Nkr?

Based on 12,716 MOT tests across 902 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
902
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 344
Brake pipe excessively corroded 335
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S228 ABV is a 1998 Isuzu Nkr in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Nkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Nkr fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 469 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S228 ABV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S228 ABV registered?

S228 ABV is a 1998 Isuzu Nkr, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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