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J159 WFL

1992 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,776 mi
Last recorded48,776 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Isuzu Trooper137,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 WFL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 48,776 miles

Front engine/power steering oily

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear nearside and offside bump stop missing

general corrosion to chassis/suspension component's under sealed has signs of repairs

Fail 11 Jun 2025 48,683 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer/inner sill bottom of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member behind fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid low (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill bottom of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar/mounting area corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Rear nearside and offside bump stops missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 45,033 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 42,530 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 42,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 38,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 28,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 22,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 21,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 20,568 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 20,568 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 19,839 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,088 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 18,060 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 13,999 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 13,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 12,539 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 10,933 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 9,491 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 7,885 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 5,684 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 5,684 miles

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

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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J159 WFL is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 J159 WFL, 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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J159 WFL is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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