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L231 LUX

1994 Isuzu Trooper

White Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,469 mi
Last recorded171,469 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 LUX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 171,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended shocker bushes (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended shocker bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 165,247 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 162,220 miles

Gearbox crossmember has corrosion

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 162,215 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 157,081 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 150,412 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 143,845 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 137,949 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 133,051 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 133,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 130,166 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 130,166 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre treads low

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 126,354 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 119,144 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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L231 LUX is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L231 LUX, 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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L231 LUX is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 28 June 1994.

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