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Y497 HBT

2001 Isuzu Nkr

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,337 mi
Last recorded174,337 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Nkr108,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 HBT
MakeIsuzu
ModelNkr
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 174,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear body floor panels damage

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 174,337 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damage (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear body floor panels damage

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 162,219 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside steering idler slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 162,219 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside steering idler slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 146,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake rubber pedal worn slightly

exhaust centre pipe slightly deteriorated

handbrake near end of travel

slight leak from fuel tank

Fail 17 Sep 2019 146,295 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake rubber pedal worn slightly

exhaust centre pipe slightly deteriorated

handbrake near end of travel

slight leak from fuel tank

Pass 19 Oct 2018 131,583 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier One end held by cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion cab step areas

Exhaust mounting defective centre box secured with fencing wire (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And nail in tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 131,281 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted Rear brakes locking on road test (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier One end held by cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion cab step areas

Exhaust mounting defective centre box secured with fencing wire (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And nail in tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 120,549 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 120,544 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 120,542 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking diesel pump (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 112,859 miles

Oil leak oil leak near sump ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 112,719 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 112,136 miles

general body work poor condition corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2013 108,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 105,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

tipper body has corrotion

Fail 16 Apr 2012 105,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

tipper body has corrotion

Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,872 miles

o/s/f step

Pass 17 Apr 2010 88,013 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,479 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 55,358 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,774 miles

LSV VALVE INOP

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

WIPERS RUBBERS SPLIT

Fail 3 Mar 2008 68,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

LSV VALVE INOP

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

WIPERS RUBBERS SPLIT

Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,605 miles

NSR TYRE WEARING LOW ON TREAD

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,553 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 50,522 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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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Y497 HBT is a 2001 Isuzu Nkr in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y497 HBT, 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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Y497 HBT is a 2001 Isuzu Nkr, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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