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G179 SKX

1989 Isuzu Trooper SWB

Silver Lpg 2559cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

147,783 mi
Last recorded147,783 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Isuzu Trooper SWB114,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 SKX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper SWB
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,559cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2007 147,783 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 144,832 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 144,803 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise starter dodgy

Pass 11 Oct 2005 136,954 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 136,861 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper SWB?

Based on 1,614 MOT tests across 376 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,851
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 173
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 105
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 92
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G179 SKX is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper SWB in Silver with a 2,559cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Isuzu Trooper SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 114,495 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 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G179 SKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G179 SKX is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper SWB, first registered on 12 August 1989.

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