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P686 OMJ

1997 Isuzu Pick Up

Blue Diesel 2779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

178,589 mi
Last recorded178,589 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Pick Up160,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 OMJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelPick Up
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,779cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 178,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r and n/s/r shackle bushs worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 178,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r and n/s/r shackle bushs worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 174,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 174,768 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 171,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2013 171,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 167,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded.have been greased

n/s/f body mounting corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 167,506 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded.have been greased

n/s/f body mounting corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 162,825 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 156,208 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 156,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Every conponant under vehicle is corroded. Brakes, Chassis, Suspention, Body and scurture.

Fuel tank mount is badly corroded. (Rear)

N/S & O/S Side steps mounts exessivly corroded.

N/S/F Body mount is corroded.

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

Noise from either wheel bearing or axel when O/S/R wheel is turned.

O/S/R Hub soaked in fluid.

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering leaking fluid.

Some free play in both front hubs.

Tow bar and tow bar mounts are very badly corroded.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2009 156,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

chassis corroding all over

o/s step support broken

Pass 23 Jun 2008 146,417 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 146,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 135,764 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 118,156 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 118,153 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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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P686 OMJ is a 1997 Isuzu Pick Up in Blue with a 2,779cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P686 OMJ, 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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P686 OMJ is a 1997 Isuzu Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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