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J298 MJU

1991 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,285 mi
Last recorded145,285 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel131,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ298 MJU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper SWB Turbo Diesel
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 145,285 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 145,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 135,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2006 120,279 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 120,279 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel?

Based on 1,989 MOT tests across 526 vehicles.

60.3%
Pass Rate
4,799
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 376
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 301
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 287
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 233
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 210
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J298 MJU is a 1991 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 131,967 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 SWB Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 376 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J298 MJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J298 MJU is a 1991 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel, first registered on 12 October 1991.

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