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R209 MRU

1998 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

217,710 mi
Last recorded217,710 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea141,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 MRU
MakeIsuzu Trucks
ModelNkr 69 Ea
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 217,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 217,710 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 215,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all chassis corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 215,440 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (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 Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all chassis corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2021 215,373 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside corrosion

Nearside 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))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 211,764 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated.

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

Offside front tyre weaning on inner edge.

Fail 10 Sep 2019 211,763 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated.

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

Offside front tyre weaning on inner edge.

Pass 15 May 2018 206,058 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror missing

steering box area slightly damp

Fail 4 May 2018 206,054 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both (1.1.C.1f)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror missing

steering box area slightly damp

Pass 28 Feb 2017 199,355 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all chassis light corrosion

exhaust tail pipe missing

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2016 195,014 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear exhaust missing

Pass 8 Aug 2014 188,310 miles

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

general under body surface rust

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Mar 2014 61,994 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 180,419 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 180,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 160,733 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 154,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

movement in n/s headlamp

n/s headlamp aim almost too low

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and worn out on inner edge

slight interaction to rear lights

slight play in steering

Pass 10 Jun 2010 154,454 miles

slight play in steering

movement in n/s headlamp

n/s headlamp aim almost too low

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and worn out on inner edge

slight interaction to rear lights

Pass 8 Jun 2009 149,163 miles

crack in nearside rear light lens

nearside front tyre warn inner + outer edges

nearside rear tyre approaching minimum perished outer wall

offside front tyre warn outer + inner edges

offside rear tyre warn inner + outer edges

slight play in steering

towing eye blocks number plate slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2008 142,449 miles

surface corrosion to parts of chassis

Pass 13 Jun 2007 140,491 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 140,485 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 133,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea?

Based on 3,951 MOT tests across 376 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,937
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 208
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 164
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 147
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 132
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 129
Full Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea reliability report

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R209 MRU is a 1998 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 141,359 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 Trucks Nkr 69 Ea fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R209 MRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R209 MRU is a 1998 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 69 Ea, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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