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E257 HLM

1988 Isuzu Trooper LWB

Grey Petrol 2559cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,910 mi
Last recorded140,910 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Isuzu Trooper LWB127,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE257 HLM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper LWB
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,559cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 140,910 miles

chassis and body heavily welded in several places + chassis and body rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2008 137,939 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 137,832 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis repaired and rusty in several places

Pass 2 Apr 2007 134,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 134,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 132,057 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 132,057 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper LWB?

Based on 2,394 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
5,712
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 208
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
constant velocity joint gaiter split 112
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 108
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E257 HLM is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper LWB in Grey with a 2,559cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Isuzu Trooper LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 127,862 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 LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E257 HLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Isuzu Trooper LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E257 HLM registered?

E257 HLM is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper LWB, first registered on 23 February 1988.

Is E257 HLM safe to buy?

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