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J989 EEE

1992 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,470 mi
Last recorded161,470 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Isuzu Trooper137,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ989 EEE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 161,470 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s rear sprig mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s front body mounting corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2025 161,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front+rear +front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

plastic+metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2025 161,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front+rear +front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

plastic+metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2024 161,470 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2023 161,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 161,470 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear+front to rear fuel pipes corroding ()

plastic +metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2021 157,840 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 157,840 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 155,075 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2019 146,612 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 137,360 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 109,524 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 108,369 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 108,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 102,751 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 98,435 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 93,911 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 90,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J989 EEE is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J989 EEE, 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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What year was J989 EEE registered?

J989 EEE is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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