Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 (2016)
2016 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120
CarHunch analysed 292 real MOT records for the 2016 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Isuzu Grafter has a first-time pass rate of 71.6%, which sits noticeably below the UK average of 80%, signalling that reliability is a genuine concern with this cohort. More worrying still, 38% of vehicles analysed have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above acceptable thresholds and a serious red flag for buyers.
These trucks are running relatively light at 64,000 miles median (suggesting moderate use for an eight-year-old work vehicle), yet they're still averaging 2.22 failures per test and 8.1 advisories, indicating systemic maintenance issues beyond normal wear. Before purchase, get a thorough pre-buy inspection focusing on brake systems, suspension, and electrical components—this model needs proactive care to stay safe and roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 2016 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 38% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 vehicles fall between 40,733 and 89,507 miles.
2016 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 214 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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