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J523 HCD

1992 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,087 mi
Last recorded136,087 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Isuzu Trooper137,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ523 HCD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 136,087 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 136,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside inop (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 132,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 128,737 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters slightly deteriorated

Both rear body mount corroded

Offside front body mount/floor corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm bushes

Various slight oil leaks

Pass 13 Feb 2020 128,531 miles

All rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters slightly perished

Both front outer cv gaiters slightly deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm bushes

Underside of body starting to corrode

Various slight oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2019 128,296 miles

All rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorating

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating and has slight leak of grease

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front steering idler arm

Pass 15 Mar 2018 127,898 miles

Both front outer constant velocity gaiters slightly perished

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 16 Mar 2017 125,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 125,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 120,396 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 117,983 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front hub assembly

Slight play in offside front hub assembly

Pass 20 Feb 2014 115,772 miles

Free play in nearside front hub assembly

Free play in offside front hub assembly

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 109,488 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

both front wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust system corroded

general underside starting to corrode

nearside front idler arm bushes have slight play

nearside front upper arm bushes have slight play

offside front headlamp has condensation in = pattern slightly weak

rear fuel lines corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded + bushes slightly perished

rear side lights have slight interaction

various oil leaks

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2012 102,211 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 102,179 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 94,003 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 86,980 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 81,186 miles

The parking brake performance only just met the minimum legal requirement and appears to be in need of repair or adjustment

Pass 12 Feb 2008 78,072 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 70,749 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 70,749 miles

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

Nearside lower ball joint has slight lift.

various parts of chassis sections starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Feb 2006
Fail 20 Jan 2006 66,746 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 66,746 miles

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

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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J523 HCD is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J523 HCD, 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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J523 HCD is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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