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J497 UNC

2005 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

156,728 mi
Last recorded156,728 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Trooper111,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 UNC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 156,728 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 156,728 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 156,728 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 156,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes rusty

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 156,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 156,726 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 156,728 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2013 156,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2011 150,449 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate crached and dirty

Fail 16 Dec 2011 150,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate crached and dirty

Pass 9 Nov 2010 141,040 miles

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

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2010 141,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 137,084 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 133,984 miles

Exhaust rear section blowing and corroded.

Nearside front wheel bearing play.

Play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes.

Tyres low tread.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 133,975 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust rear section blowing and corroded.

Nearside front wheel bearing play.

Play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes.

Tyres low tread.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 126,104 miles

Offside rear anti roll bar link slight play.

Fail 17 Nov 2007 126,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear anti roll bar link slight play.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 118,037 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 118,037 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Slight play in Offside rear anti roll bar link.

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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J497 UNC is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 111,440 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 J497 UNC, 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 21 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J497 UNC registered?

J497 UNC is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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