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F431 AFX

1989 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,342 mi
Last recorded195,342 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Isuzu Trooper134,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF431 AFX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2010 195,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

body corroded around o/s/f body to chassis mounting

both rear bump stops missing

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

chassis corroded and weak

Pass 4 Jul 2009 191,548 miles

body area around rear chassis to body mounts corroded

both front top wishbone bushes breaking up

both rear bump stops missing

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

chassis corroded and weak

chassis corroded around tow bar

fuel lines corroded

o/s/r leaf spring has slight wear in shackle pin/bush

Fail 11 May 2009 191,486 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

body area around both rear chassis to body mounts corroded

both front top wishbone bushes breaking up

both rear bump stops missing

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

chassis corroded and weak

chassis corroded around rear tow bar

exhaust system corroded

fuel lines corroded

Fail 27 May 2008 188,853 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 188,853 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 182,676 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 167,371 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 167,371 miles

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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F431 AFX is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F431 AFX, 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 F431 AFX registered?

F431 AFX is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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