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F426 PFH

1988 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

255,690 mi
Last recorded255,690 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Isuzu Trooper132,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF426 PFH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 255,690 miles

long travel on parking brake

nearside front door has slight corrosion

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front body mounting has corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2017 252,022 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

long travel on parking brake

no rear seats fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 245,149 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 246,711 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 246,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 242,917 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front floor poanels has slight corrosion

both rear chassis legs starting to corroed

brake and clutch pedal rubbers has wear

long travel on parking brake

rear center floor starting to corroed

Pass 1 Nov 2012 239,227 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

nearside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

rear door has corrosion under spare wheel

rear prop shaft u/j joint worn

Fail 19 Oct 2012 239,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

nearside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

rear door has corrosion under spare wheel

rear prop shaft u/j joint worn

Pass 16 Nov 2011 234,637 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

clutch and brake pedal rubber has wear

nearside inner gater split

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corroed

offside front door has damadge

Fail 5 Nov 2011 234,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

clutch and brake pedal rubber has wear

nearside inner gater split

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corroed

offside front door has damadge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 228,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside inner dry shaft gater split.

Oil leak.

Wear on clutch and brake pedal rubber.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 228,468 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside inner dry shaft gater split.

Oil leak.

Wear on clutch and brake pedal rubber.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 222,757 miles

off side rear body mountain slight corrison

off side rear lends repaie

wear brake pedal rubber

Fail 18 Nov 2009 222,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

off side rear lends repair

wear brake pedal rubber

Pass 21 Nov 2008 21,769 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 21,769 miles

Brake stationary pin excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 209,287 miles

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

offside rear lens repaired

rear center floor repaaired

rear door coroed behind spare wheel

Pass 13 Oct 2006 202,989 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 202,989 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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F426 PFH is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F426 PFH, 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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F426 PFH is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 September 1988.

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