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G178 SKX

1989 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,028 mi
Last recorded139,028 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel126,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 SKX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper SWB Turbo Diesel
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 139,028 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 138,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 136,999 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brakes not tested

Fail 15 Jul 2016 136,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brakes not tested

Pass 21 Apr 2008 136,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 133,452 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 116,318 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 116,198 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

dampness noticed at o/s/r hub area, no brakes contaminated at time of test. recommend checking

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel?

Based on 1,989 MOT tests across 526 vehicles.

60.3%
Pass Rate
4,799
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 376
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 301
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 287
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 233
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 210
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G178 SKX is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 126,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 376 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G178 SKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G178 SKX is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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