CarVerify

Free Car Check

F545 JMA

1989 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2771cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

104,430 mi
Last recorded104,430 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Isuzu Trooper134,089 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 £9.99

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

RegistrationF545 JMA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,430 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security unknown repairs and sealed up to all 4 body mountings please keep checked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around repair please keep checked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to max limit please keep checked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides floor unknown repairs from inside over chassis/body mounting please keep checked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe around mounting hole (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel in steering box to max limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 104,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe around repair (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted now fixing clip fitted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security unknown repairs and sealed up to all 4 body mountings please keep checked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to max limit please keep checked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides floor unknown repairs from inside over chassis/body mounting please keep checked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe around mounting hole (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel in steering box to max limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 102,962 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective fouling part of chassis (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

play in steering idlers

tailgate corroded through

Fail 17 Oct 2019 102,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective fouling part of chassis (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

play in steering idlers

tailgate corroded through

Fail 20 Jun 2019 102,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides near gearbox/body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front front both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Torsion bar damaged and seriously weakened front of car bouncing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near leaf spring front mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres on outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper unknown repair from inside to floor above chassis

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel max limit (2.3 (a) (i))

suspension rechecking reqd after repairs due to excess play ?

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,635 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,761 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 97,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,048 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 96,048 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,428 miles

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

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

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

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

body drop sills rusted and holed r/n/s and r/o/s

Fail 23 Jun 2015 93,428 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

body drop sills rusted and holed r/n/s and r/o/s

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,741 miles

genral body mounting areas corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 70,730 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

drivers door step corroded

genral body mounting areas corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,448 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 86,414 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 86,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,316 miles

n/s & o/s door steps corroded

o/s/r floor pan to chassis bracket corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 84,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

n/s & o/s door steps corroded

o/s/r floor pan to chassis bracket corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2010 80,872 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 80,870 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

shockabsorber bushes wear

Pass 13 Jul 2009 74,687 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 74,687 miles

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 65,399 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 65,399 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,216 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 64,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,120 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 60,120 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing.

no rear seats fitted.

oil leak

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

F545 JMA is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 F545 JMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F545 JMA?

You can check the full history of F545 JMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F545 JMA registered?

F545 JMA is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F545 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F545 JMA shows 29 tests with a 51.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F545 JMA 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 F545 JMA. 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.