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G290 VDL

1989 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,480 mi
Last recorded235,480 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Isuzu Trooper134,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 VDL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 235,480 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 231,480 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 231,453 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 224,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 224,809 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 216,823 miles

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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G290 VDL is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G290 VDL, 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.

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G290 VDL is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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