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VN08 FHC

2008 Isuzu Rodeo Denver D/c

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,221 mi
Last recorded140,221 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Isuzu Rodeo Denver D/c115,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 FHC
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo Denver D/c
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 140,221 miles

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear parts of chassis has corrosion both sides

Fail 7 Apr 2026 140,219 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear parts of chassis has corrosion both sides

Pass 8 Oct 2024 132,017 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 125,538 miles

chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2023 125,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2022 123,819 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 123,819 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 118,619 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 118,619 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 112,152 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 112,152 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 107,765 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,927 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 102,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,568 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 97,568 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,026 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,975 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,366 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 79,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,115 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 56,115 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Rodeo Denver D/c?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,377
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6
Registration plate lamp not working 6
position lamp(s) not working 6
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault 5
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VN08 FHC is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo Denver D/c in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Isuzu Rodeo Denver D/c models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 115,010 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 Rodeo Denver D/c fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN08 FHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Rodeo Denver D/c typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo Denver D/c is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN08 FHC is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo Denver D/c, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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