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K981 XEL

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Purple Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

216,241 mi
Last recorded216,241 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper102,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 XEL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 216,241 miles

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body mounts are perished

Pass 31 May 2019 215,107 miles

Front propshaft not fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 215,086 miles

Emissions not tested oil level to high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 214,015 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2018 213,990 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyres perished

Pass 23 Feb 2017 212,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2016 209,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f and both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Jun 2016 209,876 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f and both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2015 206,096 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f shock absorber has little damping effect

Fail 24 Feb 2015 206,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f shock absorber has little damping effect

Pass 29 Jan 2014 202,886 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corrided

slight play at steering wheel

steering arms / idlers/track rod ends have slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2014 202,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corrided

slight play at steering wheel

steering arms / idlers/track rod ends have slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2013 201,641 miles

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

slight deterioration to front and rear registration plates

Pass 19 Jan 2011 192,266 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

off side rear brake pipe rusting

rear number plate poor condition

steering joint from steering drop arm worn

trailor socket loose

Pass 20 Jan 2010 179,289 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 172,147 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 20 Mar 2006 153,241 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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K981 XEL is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper in Purple with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,609 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 K981 XEL, 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 26 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K981 XEL is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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