Isuzu Trucks common problems and MOT failures
From 8,042 MOT tests in 2024, 22.9% of Isuzu Trucks vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.
Top Isuzu Trucks MOT failure reasons
| # | Problem | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 277 |
| 2 | tyre tread depth outside legal limits | 217 |
| 3 | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 211 |
| 4 | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 191 |
| 5 | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 175 |
| 6 | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 170 |
| 7 | shock absorber bush worn | 170 |
| 8 | rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 163 |
| 9 | rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 150 |
| 10 | tyre seriously damaged | 144 |
What this means if you're buying a Isuzu Trucks
The single most common MOT failure for Isuzu Trucks is lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, accounting for 15% of all failure items.
These figures are from real MOT inspections. They show what testers actually find wrong with Isuzu Trucks vehicles. If you're viewing a used Isuzu Trucks, it's worth checking these areas specifically.
Isuzu Trucks models by MOT pass rate
Lowest pass rates first. These models have the most testable issues.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di | 962 | 68.6% |
| Grafter N35.120 | 1,170 | 71.7% |
| Grafter N35.150 | 1,267 | 74.5% |
| Grafter N35.125 Auto | 346 | 81.2% |
| Grafter N35.125 | 3,865 | 81.9% |
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