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L303 SUM

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,601 mi
Last recorded199,601 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL303 SUM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 199,601 miles

General underbody corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 190,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres outer sidewalls starting to show signs of deterioration

drivers window not working

general underbody corrosion

rear seats not in use at time of test

under body fuel lines corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2014 190,830 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres outer sidewalls starting to show signs of deterioration

drivers window not working

general underbody corrosion

rear seats not in use at time of test

under body fuel lines corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 188,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers window not working

rear section of fuel pipes rusted

Fail 7 Aug 2013 188,411 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers window not working

rear section of fuel pipes rusted

Pass 18 Jul 2012 184,833 miles

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

front exhaust corroded/deteriorated

general surface rust on chassis

rear fuel pipes rusted/deteriorating

Fail 17 Jul 2012 184,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front exhaust corroded/deteriorated

general surface rust on chassis

rear fuel pipes rusted/deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2011 182,601 miles

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

rear seats removed

Fail 18 Jul 2011 182,608 miles

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

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

rear seats removed

Pass 15 Jul 2010 178,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 172,904 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

third row rear seats not fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2009 172,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

third row rear seats not fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2008 166,321 miles

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

turbo noisey

Pass 23 Jul 2007 158,962 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 148,683 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 135,120 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 135,120 miles

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

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

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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L303 SUM is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 L303 SUM, 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 L303 SUM registered?

L303 SUM is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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