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L168 SGW

2004 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

214,647 mi
Last recorded214,647 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Trooper102,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 SGW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 214,647 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 205,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 205,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 200,392 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 189,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 164,978 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 164,978 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 143,674 miles

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

all rear seats removed

Fail 29 Sep 2014 143,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all rear seats removed

Pass 11 Sep 2013 129,604 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 129,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 110,227 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 98,233 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,048 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 16 Sep 2008 94,897 miles

UNABLE TO TEST REAR SEATS OR SEAT BELTS.

Fail 10 Sep 2008

Front Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

UNABLE TO TEST REAR SEATS OR SEAT BELTS.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 87,172 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 87,157 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 67,664 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 67,664 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L168 SGW is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,165cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 102,561 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 L168 SGW, 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 22 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L168 SGW is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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