Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2005 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2005 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2005 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

29% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2005 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di reliable?

Based on MOT data from 214 vehicles, the 2005 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2005 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di (2005)

214 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.1% first-time pass rate

2005 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di

CarHunch analysed 214 real MOT records for the 2005 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2005 Isuzu NKR 77 is below average for reliability, with a first-time pass rate of just 71.9% compared to the UK average of 80%. More concerning is that 28.5% of these trucks have recorded dangerous defects—significantly higher than typical—which suggests structural or safety issues that warrant a full pre-purchase inspection.

At nearly 94,000 miles on average, these vehicles are reasonably low-mileage for their age, but they're accumulating serious problems: owners face an average of 4 failures and 23 advisories per MOT cycle. Before committing to one of these trucks, get an independent mechanic to specifically check the braking and suspension systems, as the dangerous defect rate points to weaknesses in those areas.

We have limited data for the 2005 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

75.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

28.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.02

Over 14.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

89k

Middle half: 65k–117k

For context

These stats describe 214 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 214 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 28.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	213	75.1%	4.03

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,919 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 83.9%

1,611

Green 4.4%

Blue 3.7%

Red 3.2%

Yellow 1.8%

Silver 0.9%

Black 0.9%

Grey 0.7%

Orange 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

88,765

typical

64,592

low mileage

116,533

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di vehicles fall between 64,592 and 116,533 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 64,592 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 64,592–116,533 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Dis sit.

⚠ Over 157,319 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Di — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 35% of 2005 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric Dis are still active.

Numbers are declining — 50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (35% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.02

Avg failures per vehicle

22.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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