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F257 HBU

1989 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Petrol 2559cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,117 mi
Last recorded101,117 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Isuzu Trooper134,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF257 HBU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,559cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 101,117 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 101,016 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

front lower radiator support member corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 11 Dec 2009 95,769 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 92,972 miles

o/s rear shocker weeping. n/s and o/s front wheel bearing play

Fail 9 Dec 2008 92,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear shocker weeping. n/s and o/s front wheel bearing play

Pass 7 Dec 2007 91,076 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 86,329 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 86,326 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

slight play n/s and o/s front hubs.

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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F257 HBU is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,559cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F257 HBU, 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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F257 HBU is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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