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F229 KNJ

1989 Isuzu Trooper

Red Petrol 2559cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,365 mi
Last recorded116,365 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Isuzu Trooper134,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 KNJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,559cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 116,365 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 112,498 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 109,581 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 109,534 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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F229 KNJ is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,559cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 134,089 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 F229 KNJ, 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 37 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F229 KNJ registered?

F229 KNJ is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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