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E399 EAP

1988 Isuzu Trooper

Red Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,989 mi
Last recorded149,989 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Isuzu Trooper132,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE399 EAP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017 149,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre sill corroded to seat belt mountain (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing

Nearside Front Outer Side light not working but more than 50% Is working

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

Nearside Front Small split in c.v gaiter but stops the ingress of dirt. And perishing

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

Small splits on both front wiper blades

Underside of vehicle corroded

Underside of vehicle oily

Pass 12 Mar 2015 149,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all chassis rails corroding

both rear shock absorber upper & lower rubber mounts perishing

leaf spring hanger rubber mounts perishing

n/side & o/side front shock absorber upper mounting rubbers perishing

n/side rear inner sill corroding

o/side door hindges dropped

o/side front wheel bearing has very slight play in it

o/side rear floor corroding near chassis rail

oil leak

rear exhaust tail pipe is peppered with small holes

slight negative damping on shock absorbers

Pass 14 Mar 2014 145,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front anti-roll bar rubbers perishing

general underbody corrosion

n/side front outer cv boot perishing

oil leak

rear shock absorber mounting rubbers perishing

shock absorbers have slight negative damping

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in o/side front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 141,243 miles

Nail in O/S/F Tyre tread

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 136,767 miles

corrosion starting both front body mounts

osf blade starting to split

osr brake pipe corroding

various oil leaks

Fail 20 Mar 2012 136,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

corrosion starting both front body mounts

osf blade starting to split

osr brake pipe corroding

various oil leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2011 132,881 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 132,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 126,230 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 116,616 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 116,616 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 116,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Mar 2006 110,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 110,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch area starting to corrode.

offside rear inner sill area corroded near body mounting not causing any displacement of body.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside upper ball joint covers split

oil leak

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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E399 EAP is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,254cc 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 E399 EAP, 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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E399 EAP is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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