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R352 EHU

1997 Isuzu Kb

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

164,580 mi
Last recorded164,580 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Kb144,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 EHU
MakeIsuzu
ModelKb
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2008 164,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front shocker dust covers corroded

f/n/s brake caliper slider corroding

f/o/s lower shocker bush worn

r/o/s brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroding

steering drop arm joint dust cover split

Pass 1 Oct 2007 160,617 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 160,617 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 147,838 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 147,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2005 131,795 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 131,795 miles

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

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

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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R352 EHU is a 1997 Isuzu Kb in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Kb models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 144,247 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 R352 EHU, 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 29 years old, this Isuzu Kb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R352 EHU is a 1997 Isuzu Kb, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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