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Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD Reliability and Common Problems

Typical MOT issues to check on the Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 810 MOT tests across 2 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).

Segment: large car | Fuel: Diesel

78%

Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD pass rate

78%

Isuzu average

82%

All-model average

The Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD has an average MOT pass rate of 78%, which is equal to the Isuzu average and 4 points below the average across all models in our data.

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Common MOT Issues to Check on the Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD

Typical issues for a car of this age and type, estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size (not counted from its MOT records), with rough repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.

2012
75%
Lowest
2013
79%
Highest
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2013Diesel2.5L79%21%
2012Diesel2.5L75%24%

Highest Pass Rate

2013

79% pass rate from 601 tests

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Lowest Pass Rate

2012

75% pass rate from 209 tests

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Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD Running Costs

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Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD FAQ

What are the most common Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD problems?

Typical issues to check on an Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD of this age and type are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering and body & structure. These are estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size, not counted from its MOT records. Across 810 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 78% ended in a pass.

Is the Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD reliable?

The Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD has an average MOT pass rate of 78%, from 810 MOT tests. That is 4 points below the average across all models in our data (82%), so budget for potential repairs. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.

Which year Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD is the most reliable?

Of the years with at least 100 tests that were old enough for a routine MOT, the 2013 Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD has the highest MOT pass rate: 79% of its 601 tests ended in a pass. The 2012 has the lowest at 75%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so the pass rate is only part of the picture.

How much does it cost to fix common Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD faults?

As a rough guide, brake work on an Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler TD typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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