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P492 JWL

1997 Isuzu Pick Up

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,174 mi
Last recorded116,174 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Pick Up160,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 JWL
MakeIsuzu
ModelPick Up
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 116,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

discs worn

flat bed floor corroded

floor pan corroded rear

fuel pipes insecure

near side rear lens repaired

screen cracked

slight play in steering

Fail 31 Aug 2011 115,894 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

discs worn

flat bed floor corroded

floor pan corroded rear

fuel pipes insecure

near side rear lens repaired

screen cracked

slight play in steering

Pass 3 Sep 2010 110,267 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear spring hanger bushes slightly worn

front cross member slightly corroded

front discs worn

rear chasis slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 102,132 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 96,013 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 16,148 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake fluid cap missing

chassis coroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 95,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

underbody heavily corroded and repaired

Fail 14 Sep 2007 95,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 89,873 miles

chassis and vehicle underside corroded

fuel lines very rusty but not leaking

offside rear lens in poor condition

slight roughness noticed in nearside front and offside rear wheel bearings

some slight corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 5 Aug 2006 89,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

fuel lines on nearside chassis leg rusty

offside rear light lense broken

slight roughness to nearside wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Isuzu Pick Up?

Based on 4,879 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
6,135
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 412
fog lamp not working 284
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 281
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 188
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 172
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P492 JWL is a 1997 Isuzu Pick Up in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 160,934 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 412 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P492 JWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P492 JWL is a 1997 Isuzu Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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