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J257 XEP

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,632 mi
Last recorded76,632 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ257 XEP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 76,632 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,368 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2010 76,121 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 75,620 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2009 75,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 74,379 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 72,887 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering box

Fail 18 Dec 2006 72,851 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Some play in steering box

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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J257 XEP is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 94,138 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 J257 XEP, 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 24 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J257 XEP registered?

J257 XEP is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is J257 XEP safe to buy?

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