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J30 MSB

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,004 mi
Last recorded123,004 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 MSB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 123,004 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body rust

Fail 5 Apr 2025 122,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body rust

Pass 11 Apr 2024 122,173 miles

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

under floor corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2024 122,173 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under floor corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2024 122,008 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear cross beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 116,890 miles

heavy corossion to chassis

Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,391 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 105,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low o/s/front scoring disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 99,566 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear at rear of engine (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low o/s/front scoring disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 93,400 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,074 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,887 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,504 miles

middle exhaust mountin broken

Fail 8 Jul 2015 87,484 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

middle exhaust mountin broken

Pass 16 Jul 2014 86,691 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 86,691 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,985 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,928 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,139 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,351 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 73,622 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,599 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 60,814 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 57,098 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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J30 MSB is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 128,794 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 J30 MSB, 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 30 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J30 MSB registered?

J30 MSB is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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The MOT history for J30 MSB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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