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S731 LST

1998 Isuzu Tf

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,022 mi
Last recorded103,022 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Tf116,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 LST
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 103,022 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 103,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 102,861 miles

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nsf wing duct taped over suspect corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2010 99,293 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 99,257 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 91,546 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 91,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 87,162 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 87,141 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2007 82,672 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 82,672 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 79,778 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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S731 LST is a 1998 Isuzu Tf in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S731 LST, 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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S731 LST is a 1998 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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