CarVerify

Free Car Check

E521 MFL

1988 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Petrol 2559cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,106 mi
Last recorded100,106 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1988 Isuzu Trooper132,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Isuzu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE521 MFL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,559cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 100,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play/wear steering idler

Pass 1 Feb 2021 100,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 100,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to flex (1.1.11 (c))

nearside steering idler worn

Pass 8 Feb 2019 100,008 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,604 miles

chassis corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside steering idler worn

Pass 20 Feb 2017 99,580 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 99,573 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 99,567 miles

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

chassis corroding

slight play/wear nearside steering idler

Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,204 miles

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

rear chassis corroding

slight brake bind

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 19 Feb 2013 99,193 miles

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

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 13 Feb 2012 99,181 miles

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

nearside steering idler worn/play

Pass 2 Feb 2011 99,074 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,020 miles

slight play/wear steering idler

Pass 20 Feb 2009 98,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 98,873 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

extensive corrosion throghout chassis

Fail 11 Feb 2008 98,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 98,391 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 98,351 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 98,155 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 98,155 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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
Full Isuzu Trooper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E521 MFL is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,559cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E521 MFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E521 MFL?

You can check the full history of E521 MFL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E521 MFL registered?

E521 MFL is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E521 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E521 MFL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E521 MFL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E521 MFL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.