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Y289 BCV

2001 Isuzu Nkr

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

189,967 mi
Last recorded189,967 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Nkr108,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 BCV
MakeIsuzu
ModelNkr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 189,967 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & heavily under sealed (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 189,920 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body rusty & loose on mounts (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dull (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both poor (2.7.3)

o/s rear axle mounting plate rusty

rear prop shaft u/j worn

Pass 29 Apr 2015 175,940 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 175,933 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 159,540 miles

top wishbone bush getting worn

underside waxoyled

Pass 17 Apr 2013 143,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

chassis getting corroded

exhaust front bracket corroded

n/s/f tyre outer edge getting worn

Fail 9 Apr 2013 143,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

chassis getting corroded

exhaust front bracket corroded

n/s/f tyre outer edge getting worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 128,570 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 128,529 miles

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 113,157 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 113,137 miles

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

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 97,602 miles

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 8 Apr 2010 97,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 8 Apr 2009 83,924 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 83,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,035 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 63,651 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 54,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

added weight to bring rear brake effciency up to requiered standard

exhaust system hevily corroded about to go anytime soon

Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,739 miles

added weight to bring rear brake effciency up to requiered standard

exhaust system hevily corroded about to go anytime soon

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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Y289 BCV is a 2001 Isuzu Nkr in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2001 Isuzu Nkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 108,280 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 Nkr fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 469 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y289 BCV, 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 25 years old, this Isuzu Nkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y289 BCV is a 2001 Isuzu Nkr, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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