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AM08 FBJ

2008 Isuzu Rodeo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

186,525 mi
Last recorded186,525 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Isuzu Rodeo90,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 FBJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 186,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advice replacement (5.3.2 (b))

rear bed mounts corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2026 186,525 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded LEAKING (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advice replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advice replacement (5.3.2 (b))

rear bed mounts corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 176,872 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 245/70/16 111s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bed mounts corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 176,872 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 245/70/16 111s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bed mounts corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 168,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D rubbers worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 158,788 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D rubbers worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 158,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D rubbers worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 152,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 152,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2021 146,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 146,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 137,891 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 137,891 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 128,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small section of brake pipe going up to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit for test (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit for test (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 118,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to between 2.5-3mm around centre tread area (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 118,589 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear to flexi hose steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to between 2.5-3mm around centre tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,269 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,233 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,505 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,440 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,154 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,968 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,283 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Rodeo?

Based on 189,090 MOT tests across 12,740 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,375
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
12,740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 4,857
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 4,171
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 4,062
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,965
Registration plate lamp not working 3,426
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AM08 FBJ is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 90,151 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 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 4,857 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 FBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Rodeo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM08 FBJ registered?

AM08 FBJ is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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