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165 UPU

2006 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

242,095 mi
Last recorded242,095 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Isuzu Trooper144,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration165 UPU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 242,095 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 241,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 239,607 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 236,662 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 235,093 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 232,090 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 226,870 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 226,173 miles

underside corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 225,520 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 225,162 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 224,179 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 222,840 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 220,767 miles

play in both front wheel bearings nearside worst of two

Pass 19 Jan 2012 219,401 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small blow from centre section seam

Pass 20 May 2010 216,523 miles

both rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edges

offside front shock damp

Pass 26 Mar 2009 212,576 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight top bottom play

front prop missing

offside front shock damp

Pass 8 Apr 2008 196,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 195,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 154,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 111,929 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 111,929 miles

rear brake discs corroded

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?

Based on 362,452 MOT tests across 33,962 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,567
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
33,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,164
position lamp(s) not working 10,697
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,634
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,961
constant velocity joint gaiter split 9,918
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165 UPU is a 2006 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2006 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 144,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 165 UPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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165 UPU is a 2006 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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