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F970 XEG

1988 Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,188 mi
Last recorded143,188 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel160,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 XEG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper LWB Turbo Diesel
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 143,188 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 135,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 135,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 11,879 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 119,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

FRONT PADS LOW

LAP BELT INOP

N/S/REAR BUMPER END CAP MISSING

O/S/ FRONT GEAR BOX BEAM LOOSE

WHEELS STICKING PROUD OF WHEEL ARCHES/ TYRES

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel?

Based on 1,274 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

57.5%
Pass Rate
6,246
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 233
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 220
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 202
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 153
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F970 XEG is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 160,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F970 XEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F970 XEG is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel, first registered on 7 October 1988.

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