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E387 ETL

1988 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,201 mi
Last recorded183,201 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1988 Isuzu Trooper132,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE387 ETL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 183,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

both sides centre body mount prescribed areas corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2011 180,858 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 179,052 miles

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

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

underbody corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2009 176,852 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 176,772 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 177,490 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 174,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 172,640 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 170,055 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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E387 ETL is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 E387 ETL, 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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E387 ETL is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 23 February 1988.

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