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J388 MCN

1992 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

171,353 mi
Last recorded171,353 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Isuzu Trooper137,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 MCN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 171,353 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 171,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2013 165,926 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 165,926 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 158,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

general body condition

general corrosion of components and chassis

nearside front fog lamp wiring loose

offside rear bumper and body damage

poor wiring around battery and lights

Fail 29 Feb 2012 158,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

general body condition

general corrosion of components and chassis

nearside front fog lamp wiring loose

offside rear bumper and body damage

poor wiring around battery and lights

Pass 4 Jan 2011 152,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2011 152,311 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 146,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 140,567 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 140,567 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing,

Pass 7 Sep 2007 135,112 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 135,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 129,164 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 128,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J388 MCN is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J388 MCN, 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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What year was J388 MCN registered?

J388 MCN is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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