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L131 TRV

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

10,055 mi
Last recorded10,055 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 TRV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 10,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch body to chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced just above rear exhaust baffle box (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above coilspring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch body to chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 8,747 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 7,347 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 7,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 5,421 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 4,308 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 289 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 25 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 149,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near/side and off/side front to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 148,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near/side and off/side front to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 146,217 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 144,107 miles

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

all fuel lines corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake pipe across rear axle corroded

oil leak evidant

Pass 17 Mar 2016 140,529 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 137,552 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 134,148 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Mar 2013 130,252 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 18 Mar 2013 130,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 127,190 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 122,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 122,193 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 116,805 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2009 111,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 107,391 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 102,651 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 98,504 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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L131 TRV is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1994 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 137,788 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 L131 TRV, 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 32 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L131 TRV registered?

L131 TRV is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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