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J37 PJC

1993 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

152,540 mi
Last recorded152,540 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Isuzu Trooper136,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ37 PJC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 152,540 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 152,211 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 151,623 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 151,623 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 151,260 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 151,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 151,032 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 151,031 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 150,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 149,192 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 147,626 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 146,191 miles

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

Oil leak ()

chassic corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 146,191 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

chassic corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 144,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

CHASSIS CORRODED

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 144,567 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

CHASSIS CORRODED

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 143,040 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 141,215 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mounting missing

n/s front body mounting broken

Pass 19 Dec 2013 138,367 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear brake slight bind, suspect handbrake sticking.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 133,373 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 129,318 miles

Advise n/s handbrake inspection.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 127,573 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 127,573 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 122,418 miles

Slight lift in steering column

n/s front body mounting slightly corroded

o/s front body mounting slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 117,528 miles

Slight lift in steering column

o/s front body mount slightly worn

o/s rear suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 31 Dec 2007 114,907 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 110,820 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 110,820 miles

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

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

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

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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J37 PJC is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1993 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 136,942 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 J37 PJC, 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 33 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J37 PJC is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 June 1993.

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