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S970 VBL

1998 Isuzu Pickup

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

316,046 mi
Last recorded316,046 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Pickup141,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 VBL
MakeIsuzu
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 316,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 308,999 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 303,754 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 292,044 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2009 274,724 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 247,883 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 226,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 226,648 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Pickup?

Based on 1,385 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,640
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 123
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 78
fog lamp not working 75
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 57
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 55
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S970 VBL is a 1998 Isuzu Pickup in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 141,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Pickup fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S970 VBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S970 VBL registered?

S970 VBL is a 1998 Isuzu Pickup, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S970 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S970 VBL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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