Isuzu Trucks Nkr 55 (2000)

112 real MOT outcomes analysed • 64.4% first-time pass rate

2000 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 55

CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2000 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 55. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2000 Isuzu NKR 55 is a genuinely unreliable prospect, with a 64.4% first-time pass rate that sits 15.6 points below the UK average—and worse, over a third of these trucks (33.9%) have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history, a serious red flag for buyers. The median carhunch score of 50 reflects this poor track record consistently across the sample.

At 120,146 miles median mileage for a 24-year-old truck, these vehicles have been worked hard, and it shows: the average vehicle racks up nearly 4 failures per test and 21.7 advisories, suggesting chronic wear across multiple systems. If you're considering one, budget for immediate and ongoing repairs, have a trusted mechanic inspect it thoroughly before purchase, and factor in the high likelihood of failing its next MOT.

Below average reliability 15.6% below UK average
64.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
120,146
typical mileage
94,958–153,065 middle half
33.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
3.92
avg MOT failures per car
over 13 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2000 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 55

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.
  • ⚠️ 33.9% 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 2000 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 55 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.

94,958
low mileage
120,146
typical
153,065
high mileage

Half of all 2000 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 55 vehicles fall between 94,958 and 153,065 miles.

2000 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 55 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (22% of peak).

55 12 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

13
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.92
Avg failures per vehicle
21.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Isuzu Trucks Nkr 55:

2001