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F738 SDL

1988 Isuzu Trooper

White Petrol 2559cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,370 mi
Last recorded81,370 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Isuzu Trooper132,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF738 SDL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,559cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 81,370 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 79,563 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower rear wings corroding

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear suspension corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

axles corroding

chassis corroding

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding

Fail 5 May 2016 79,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear suspension corroding

Front ball joint gaters in poor condition

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

axles corroding

both front lower rear wings corroding

chassis corroding

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion present in nearside & offside rear chassis rails but not in a prescribed area

Fail 27 Mar 2014 79,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

corrosion present in nearside & offside rear chassis rails but not in a prescribed area

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,106 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 79,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,975 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 78,975 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 May 2010 78,273 miles

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

corrosion present in both rear arches

Pass 25 Jun 2009 77,723 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear wheel arche corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 76,652 miles

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 75,707 miles

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

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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F738 SDL is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 2,559cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F738 SDL, 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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What year was F738 SDL registered?

F738 SDL is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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