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J998 NLJ

1992 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,661 mi
Last recorded207,661 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Isuzu Trooper137,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ998 NLJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 207,661 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

offside rear seat belt removed from vehicle

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 27 Jan 2014 207,661 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 4 Feb 2013 207,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

damage at maximum to offside rear seat belt

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 24 Jan 2012 207,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear chassis rails corroding

nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joint gaiters split

Fail 24 Jan 2012 207,661 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear chassis rails corroding

nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joint gaiters split

Pass 19 Jan 2011 206,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front number plate delaminating

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

slight weap from steering box

Pass 4 Feb 2010 203,857 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 203,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 194,998 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 194,760 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 181,864 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 169,175 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2007 169,175 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 153,526 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 153,526 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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J998 NLJ is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J998 NLJ, 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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J998 NLJ is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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