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J5 BVJ

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

263,290 mi
Last recorded263,290 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BVJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 263,290 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 262,998 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 131,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 257,743 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front inner wings corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 247,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Floor not fully secure wing (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Floor not fully secure wing (6.2.4 (a) (i))

slight fuel leak at tank

Pass 9 Jun 2017 238,379 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 229,110 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 219,946 miles

OSR brake Disc Corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 219,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

OSR brake Disc Corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 211,986 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 202,488 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 193,565 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 185,682 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 185,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 177,166 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cracks on both rear tyres

Fail 4 Jun 2010 177,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

cracks on both rear tyres

Fail 4 Jun 2009 169,112 miles

ALL BRAKE FLEXI FERRULES CORRODED

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

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

SMALL SPLITS IN REAR TYRES

Pass 4 Jun 2009 169,112 miles

ALL BRAKE FLEXI FERRULES CORRODED

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

SMALL SPLITS IN REAR TYRES

Pass 4 Jun 2008 160,460 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 21 May 2008 160,460 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 155,652 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 52,796 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 149,322 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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J5 BVJ is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 128,794 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 J5 BVJ, 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 30 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J5 BVJ registered?

J5 BVJ is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 March 1996.

Is J5 BVJ safe to buy?

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