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G778 RVJ

1989 Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

174,402 mi
Last recorded174,402 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel163,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG778 RVJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper LWB Turbo Diesel
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2009 174,402 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2008 172,639 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 172,635 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 166,320 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 166,315 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 165,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 161,412 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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G778 RVJ is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1989 Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 53.8% with a typical mileage of 163,990 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 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 G778 RVJ, 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 37 years old, this Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G778 RVJ is a 1989 Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel, first registered on 4 October 1989.

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