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J259 EFU

1992 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,000 mi
Last recorded155,000 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 Isuzu Trooper137,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ259 EFU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 155,000 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front Wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 155,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front Wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 142,419 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 129,783 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 129,783 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4 front mounts o/s and n/s (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,877 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 114,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 114,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 101,964 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 101,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 98,003 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,448 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,234 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,197 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 83,231 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 83,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 80,712 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 80,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 78,005 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 78,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 74,810 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 71,600 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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J259 EFU is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J259 EFU, 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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J259 EFU is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 January 1992.

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