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1994 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

95,952 mi
Last recorded95,952 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 BUY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 95,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported All pipes to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing Pipes to & from fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At both rear bump stop mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

O/S/R seat belt anchorage area repaired,covered in underseal.

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 95,921 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch, outer & inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported All pipes to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing Pipes to & from fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At both rear bump stop mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 95,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported All pipes to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing Pipes to & from fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At both rear bump stop mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear body mounting/sill corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 95,450 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch, outer & inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor loose (3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported All pipes to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing Pipes to & from fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Body mounting/sill corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At both rear bump stop mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 94,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported All pipes to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing Pipes to & from fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At both rear bump stop mounting areas . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel /arches inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody generally corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 94,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported All pipes to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing Pipes to & from fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At both rear bump stop mounting areas . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel /arches inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody generally corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 93,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel hose chafing Pipes to & from fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel arches inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At both rear bump stop mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 92,384 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing Fuel pipes from fuel tank. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At both rear bump stop mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis & underbody generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 92,384 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At rear axle juction (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At both rear bump stop mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis & underbody generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 91,557 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both outer covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis & underbody generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 91,557 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both outer covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis & underbody generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipes across rear axle,from load valve to rear brake hose & to both front brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody and chassis generally corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 89,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion under body

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 89,451 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corroded mounting on chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corroded mounting on chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached Bull bar also corroded & likely to fall off (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Bull bar corroded & likely to become detached

General corrosion under body.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 88,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

General corrosion on underside/chassis

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Mounting corroded, but body still secure (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Mounting corroded,but body still secure. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,251 miles

o/s side runner step loose / rattles

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,225 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

heavy rust at body panel behind front bumper

heavy rust at rear shock absorber covers

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing both sides

rust on fuel pipe along chassis -- not excessive

Fail 7 Jan 2016 87,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main silencer blown (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

heavy rust at body panel behind front bumper

heavy rust at rear shock absorber covers

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing both sides

rust on fuel pipe along chassis -- not excessive

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,526 miles

Exhaust silencer holed at rear.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 85,954 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 85,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust silencer holed and leaking.

Offside front and both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 85,115 miles

All tyres have heavy perishing but not yet exposing inner structure of tyre.

Heavy corrosion on large parts of vehicle chassis and underside. Not yet excessive.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,027 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 84,025 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rust on rear of chassis. Extensive but not severe

Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,193 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 83,153 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Slight fluid leak nearside front power steering pipe

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,360 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 82,046 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 82,046 miles

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

heavy coating of rust throughout chassis and underside --- not yet excesive

Pass 8 May 2007 81,929 miles

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

rust on rear chassis -- not excesive

Pass 16 Feb 2006 81,711 miles

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

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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L252 BUY is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 L252 BUY, 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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L252 BUY is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 24 May 1994.

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