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L226 PVW

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,754 mi
Last recorded158,754 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 PVW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 158,754 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 158,564 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

slight power steering leak

Fail 28 Apr 2022 158,557 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

slight power steering leak

Pass 14 Apr 2021 158,018 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 157,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear cut in tyre. advise attention

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis and components covered in underseal

Pass 29 May 2018 157,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 156,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut in tread 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 156,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake valve insecurely mounted broken away from body (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut in tread 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 156,027 miles

Front both lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded. difficult to fully assess due to construction

Pass 2 Jun 2015 153,391 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front lower shock absorber bushes worn

cut in nearside rear tyre on limit

Fail 28 May 2015 153,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front lower shock absorber bushes worn

cut in nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 23 May 2014 148,464 miles

engine smoking

front tyres worn on shoulders

handbrake efficiency on limit

nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 148,451 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine smoking

front tyres worn on shoulders

handbrake efficiency on limit

nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 144,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 140,570 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 140,295 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear bump stop mountings corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 136,268 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 131,482 miles

handbrake reading low

n/s/r pads low

Pass 4 Jun 2009 126,437 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 122,886 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 114,036 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 104,704 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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L226 PVW is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L226 PVW, 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 L226 PVW registered?

L226 PVW is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is L226 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L226 PVW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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