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ISZ 171

1999 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,406 mi
Last recorded142,406 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Isuzu Trooper110,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationISZ 171
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 142,406 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 142,403 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 140,077 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front whel arch missing

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 137,947 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2023 136,643 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 136,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 134,922 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower slight corrosion on body mounting

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc (back plate) corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 131,406 miles

nearside rear bumper mounting corroded/starting to break away

offside rear brake disc (back plate) corroded/breaking away

underside of vehicle covered in underseal. obscuring some items (brake pipes, fuel pipes ect)

Pass 26 Jun 2020 130,076 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn

exhaust rear silencer corroded (small hole)

nearside and offside front antiroll bar links have play in ball joints. And play in both front antiroll bar inner 'D' bushes

underside of vehicle covered in underseal. obscuring some items-(brake pipes ect)

Fail 2 Mar 2020 130,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

General corrosion on underside.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 125,776 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 121,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 117,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 117,328 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil has reduced damping (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various at front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 113,400 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various at front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 109,302 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 105,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 100,526 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 96,089 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 91,914 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 91,914 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 87,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate dammaged

Pass 30 Sep 2008 79,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,938 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,462 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 52,113 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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ISZ 171 is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 110,159 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 ISZ 171, 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 27 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ISZ 171 registered?

ISZ 171 is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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