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J515 MKR

1992 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel

Maroon Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

156,097 mi
Last recorded156,097 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel126,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ515 MKR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper SWB Turbo Diesel
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 156,097 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 156,096 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 155,491 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 155,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2023 152,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 150,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 150,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 146,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill and body mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill and body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 146,450 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill and body mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill and body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 143,462 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 142,141 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 141,997 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 140,477 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 140,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 138,638 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 136,670 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 136,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 134,671 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 132,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 130,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 129,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 105,758 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 126,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 126,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 125,422 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 125,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2008 123,658 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 123,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 121,724 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 121,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 119,057 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 119,057 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.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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J515 MKR is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel in Maroon with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1992 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 126,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J515 MKR, 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 34 years old, this Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J515 MKR is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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