MOT History from tests of diesel ISUZU ISUZUs year 1997

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Pass percent:45.95%

(The average a diesel ISUZU ISUZU year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:962 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	216
Headlamp aim out of alignment	96
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	72
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	63
Registration plate lamp issues	58
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	52
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	42
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	40
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	35
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	35
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	33
Registration plate issues	28
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	27
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Rear brake binding	22
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	21
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	21
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	19
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	17
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	16
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	13
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	12
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	7
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	3
Spare wheel insecure \|6.4.2\|	3
Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	2
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	2
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour \|1.7.6\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	2
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2

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MOT History from tests of diesel ISUZU ISUZUs year 1997

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