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H278 FFJ

1990 Isuzu Trooper

White Petrol 2559cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

53,869 mi
Last recorded53,869 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 Isuzu Trooper130,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 FFJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,559cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 53,869 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 53,869 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 53,774 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 53,774 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill under car (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner panel under wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,495 miles

o/s/r chassis corroded(body mount area).

Fail 13 Sep 2018 53,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/r chassis corroded(body mount area).

Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,207 miles

Oil leak Rear offside chassis/ body mount rusting

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt And offside (2.4.G.2)

Slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Sep 2016 52,742 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt And offside (2.4.G.2)

Slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,133 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,412 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,767 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 50,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,980 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 49,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service,

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,221 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 48,415 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 48,399 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,426 miles

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,597 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 46,582 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,538 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 45,523 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,380 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underside of vehicle heavly soiled . in need of a pressure wash . in order to test vital parts

vehicle in need of a full brake service

Pass 29 Sep 2005 43,427 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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H278 FFJ is a 1990 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 2,559cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1990 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 130,307 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 H278 FFJ, 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 36 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H278 FFJ is a 1990 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 19 November 1990.

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