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1990 Isuzu Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 1990, based on 94 real MOT test results.

40.4%
Pass Rate
59.6%
Fail Rate
94
Total Tests
156,191
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all Unclassified cars tested in 1990. Want to see how cars built in 1990 hold up over time?

View 1990 Isuzu Unclassified vintage page โ†’ (38.7% current pass rate)

1990 Isuzu Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 1990 Isuzu Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 40.4% based on 94 tests โ€” significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 156,191 miles on the odometer. With a 59.6% failure rate, the 1990 Unclassified is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1990 Isuzu Unclassified is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 2.1% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ5โ€“50. Tyres is the second most common issue at 1.1%. Visibility follows at 1.1%.

โš  Based on limited data (94 tests)

Top failures specific to 1990 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment2.1%2
2Tyres1.1%1
3Visibility1.1%1
4Body, Chassis, Structure1.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 156,191 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical0.14% per 10K miTyres0.07% per 10K miVisibility0.07% per 10K miBody & Structure0.07% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical0.142.1%2
Tyres0.071.1%1
Visibility0.071.1%1
Body & Structure0.071.1%1

Mileage Statistics

156,191
Mean
184,193
Median
126,058
25th Percentile
224,417
75th Percentile
3.82% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1990 Isuzu Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 40.4% based on 94 tests โ€” significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 156,191 miles on the odometer. With a 59.6% failure rate, the 1990 Unclassified is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1990 Isuzu Unclassified, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light โ€” headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With an average mileage of 156,191 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment โ€” 2.1% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 2.1% of MOT failures on 1990 Isuzu Unclassified models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: ยฃ5โ€“50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light โ€” headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Tyres โ€” 1.1% of failures

Tyres issues account for 1.1% of MOT failures on 1990 Isuzu Unclassified models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: ยฃ50โ€“200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin โ€” if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Visibility โ€” 1.1% of failures

Visibility issues account for 1.1% of MOT failures on 1990 Isuzu Unclassified models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: ยฃ10โ€“300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks โ€” damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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