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E252 MRV

1988 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Petrol 2559cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,285 mi
Last recorded82,285 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Isuzu Trooper132,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE252 MRV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,559cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,285 miles

blow exh

long travel hand brake

wear front disc

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,487 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

signs of oil leak

sills and all prescribed areas slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,216 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

signs of an oil leak

sills slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2010 79,216 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

signs of an oil leak

sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 75,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 75,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,502 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 74,337 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 74,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 73,711 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 73,711 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

0/s/r inner wing rusty

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 73,312 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 73,306 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Oct 2005 73,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

unable to test emissions duo to exhust condition

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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E252 MRV is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,559cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 132,006 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 E252 MRV, 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 38 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E252 MRV registered?

E252 MRV is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 February 1988.

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