2019 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125 1.9L Diesel · G1 NOB

The most recent MOT, conducted on 5 January 2024 at 107,796 miles, passed with only minor advisories concerning an inoperative offside registration plate lamp and a rear towbar obscuring the number plate. This outcome suggests the vehicle was presented in a broadly compliant state at that time. However, the maintenance trend across the full record is not consistently stable. The history reveals a significant cluster of faults in late 2023, followed by a clean bill of health, indicating a period of reactive repair rather than a pattern of sustained, proactive upkeep. The December 2023 failure was particularly concerning, with multiple active warnings for excessively binding service brakes on both front wheels, inoperative stop lamps, and fault lamps for the engine, supplementary restraint system, and electronic stability control. The mileage accumulation pattern is a critical factor in assessing this vehicle's wear profile. Between the December 2022 test at 82,903 miles and the January 2024 test at 107,796 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 24,893 miles in just over 13 months. This equates to an annualised rate of over 22,000 miles, significantly exceeding the already high average of roughly 15,400 miles per year over its seven-year life. Such intensive commercial use accelerates wear on drivetrain components, suspension bushes, brake discs, and tyres. The record shows a notable gap between the December 2022 and December 2023 tests, with no recorded activity in between, making it impossible to verify if the faults identified in late 2023 developed gradually or were long-standing. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough in-person inspection focusing on the components repeatedly flagged in the history. The binding front brakes and insecure registration plate from the 2023 failure demand a detailed check of the braking system, including caliper slide pins, brake disc condition, and handbrake linkage adjustment. The repeated registration plate and lamp faults suggest possible body damage or a poorly fitted towbar setup, requiring close examination of the rear structural integrity and mounting points. The insecure passenger seat noted in 2022 and the body panel flagged as likely to become detached point to potential accident damage or loose fixings that must be physically verified. Beyond the specific advisories, the high-mileage commercial use necessitates a rigorous assessment of the chassis and suspension for corrosion and structural fatigue. The windscreen wiper defects appearing in multiple tests indicate a possible issue with the wiper motor or linkage, not just the blades. Given the recurring engine malfunction indicator lamp, a full diagnostic scan is essential to retrieve fault codes and assess the health of the engine management and emissions systems. The combination of high utilisation and a history of multiple simultaneous faults means this vehicle requires a more critical inspection than a typical light commercial of its age.