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J146 DRC

1992 Isuzu Trooper

Black Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Isuzu Trooper137,785 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ146 DRC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all of under chassis corroed

front number plate broke

Pass 20 Feb 2012 113,265 miles

rear chassis corroded also front os front body outrigger corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2012 113,256 miles

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

rear chassis corroded also front os front body outrigger corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 109,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 109,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all of chassis corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2010 105,182 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 105,182 miles

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

all rear chassis repaird and showing sines of corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2009 10,073 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 10,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 97,082 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 97,082 miles

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

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

rear crossmember o/s holed not within perscribd aira

Pass 17 Feb 2007 92,233 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 88,030 miles

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

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

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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J146 DRC is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper in Black with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1992 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 137,785 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J146 DRC, 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 34 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J146 DRC is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 7 April 1992.

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