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DX51 NPU

2001 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper100,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 NPU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 143,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 143,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 135,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2018 135,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Check engine light on

Front fog lamps not working

General light corrosion to all of vehicle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 129,828 miles

Corrosion to all of underside of vehicle and all components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges of both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 129,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to all of underside of vehicle and all components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges of both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,120 miles

General corrosion to all of underside of vehicle and most components

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear indicator lens slightly damaged

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

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Service brake efficiency only just met

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 124,115 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear from valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested Due to blowing exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

General corrosion to all of underside of vehicle and most components

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear indicator lens slightly damaged

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

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Service brake efficiency only just met

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 117,651 miles

General corrosion to most of underside of vehicle (chassis and body)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 15 Oct 2015 117,649 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release drivers (5.2.5a)

General corrosion to most of underside of vehicle (chassis and body)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,342 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 110,329 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 98,601 miles

Service brake your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 98,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 95,300 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 87,791 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 79,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,932 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,212 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,447 miles

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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DX51 NPU is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 100,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX51 NPU, 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 25 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DX51 NPU is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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