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J556 GNJ

1992 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,068 mi
Last recorded123,068 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Isuzu Trooper137,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ556 GNJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 123,068 miles

**** This is to correct previous failure which was failed in error (test number 932046817507) ****

**** This is to correct previous failure which was failed in error (test number 932046817507) ****

Body has slight corrosion NSF and OSF (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

NSR and OSR bump stops missing and mounting areas corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has all over corrosion, but not yet considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Panelling behind also heavily corroded but not structural or prescribed area (6.6.6)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 123,068 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion NSF and OSF (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

NSR and OSR bump stops missing and mounting area corroded

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panelling behind also heavily corroded, but not structural or prescribed area (6.6.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has all over corrosion, but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 123,067 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Body has slight corrosion NSF and OSF (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

NSR and OSR bump stops missing and mounting area corroded

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panelling behind also heavily corroded, but not structural or prescribed area (6.6.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has all over corrosion, but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 120,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 120,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,618 miles

both rear bump stops missing

osr arb prescribed area corroded but unable to find holes with cat tool

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 114,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 108,888 miles

vehicle underbody and chassis heavily corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 108,886 miles

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

vehicle underbody and chassis heavily corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 104,537 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 99,721 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 199,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 88,273 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has split on outer wall, - no cords showing.

Fail 27 May 2011 88,273 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has split on outer wall, - no cords showing.

Pass 24 May 2010 80,865 miles

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

corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

corrossion outside prescribed areas holed

cuts to nsf tyre

rear bump stops corrodded

Pass 21 May 2009 70,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front abs sensor insecure

nearside front tyre slight cuts outer wall

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on outer edge

Fail 21 May 2009 70,753 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front abs sensor insecure

nearside front tyre slight cuts outer wall

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,889 miles

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

chassis corroded

o/s/rear light cluster glued to bumper but not insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2008 60,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front shock absorbers damp.

both rear axle bump stops missing.

brake pipe front to rear + both rear axle brake pipes rust.

excessive corrozion vehicle chassis.

n/s/f tyre low outer edge.

n/s/r tyre outer side wall deep cut.

o/s/r bumper lamp glued into place.

o/s/r tyre inner side wall deep cuts.

rear brake discs rust.

wiper blades smear + o/s blade split.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 57,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

excessive corrosion out side pescribed areas

Pass 1 Feb 2006 52,101 miles

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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J556 GNJ is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J556 GNJ, 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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J556 GNJ is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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