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S834 BTV

1998 Isuzu Tf

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

134,639 mi
Last recorded134,639 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Tf116,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 BTV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 134,639 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 12 Dec 2015 134,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 125,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 125,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 115,198 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 115,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2013 103,746 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 93,689 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 93,689 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 92,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside door step mounting brackets corroded and insecure.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 92,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside door step mounting brackets corroded and insecure.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 89,495 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 89,495 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 87,209 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 72,524 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 72,523 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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S834 BTV is a 1998 Isuzu Tf in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S834 BTV, 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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S834 BTV is a 1998 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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