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J972 SPB

1992 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,052 mi
Last recorded136,052 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Isuzu Trooper137,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ972 SPB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 136,052 miles

All rear brake pipes rusty

Free play at steering wheel is only just a pass

Front brake pipes rusty

Imbalance to front brakes

Oil leak

Play in nearside front hub

Rear brake pads look low

Rear sill steps very rusty

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 3 Oct 2010 131,687 miles

see checklist 117547

Fail 26 Sep 2010 131,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

see checklist 117547

Pass 13 Oct 2009 127,086 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 127,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 121,018 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 121,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

freeplay at steering wheel

metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

play in front hubs

play in steering joints

rear seats folded at time of test

underside of vehicle corroded

weld repairs to exhaust

Pass 9 Oct 2007 109,079 miles

Oil leak

free play at steering wheel

under side of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 23 Aug 2006 91,016 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 91,016 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

brake pads worn

front outer c/v gaitors perished

play in front steering joints

underside of vehicle corroded

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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J972 SPB is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J972 SPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J972 SPB registered?

J972 SPB is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 April 1992.

Is J972 SPB safe to buy?

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