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N961 NAM

1996 Isuzu Kb

Red Diesel 2779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,346 mi
Last recorded102,346 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Kb97,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN961 NAM
MakeIsuzu
ModelKb
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,779cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2009 102,346 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Jun 2009 102,346 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Mar 2008 100,269 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 100,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 98,267 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 98,267 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Kb?

Based on 602 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

59.8%
Pass Rate
6,139
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
fog lamp not working 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
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N961 NAM is a 1996 Isuzu Kb in Red with a 2,779cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Kb models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 97,403 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 Kb fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N961 NAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Kb typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Isuzu Kb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N961 NAM registered?

N961 NAM is a 1996 Isuzu Kb, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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