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L385 APJ

1993 Isuzu Trooper

Black Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,213 mi
Last recorded113,213 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Isuzu Trooper136,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL385 APJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 113,213 miles

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

N/S FRONT BODY MOUNTING AREA CORRODED

O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Pass 28 Oct 2019 113,213 miles

N/S FRONT BUMPER IRON CORRODED

O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODED

OIL LEAK

REAR , REAR SEATS REMOVED

Fail 18 Oct 2019 113,213 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST CONDITION (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR SECTION BROKEN (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced DOOR SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT CROSSMEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S FRONT BUMPER IRON CORRODED

O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODED

OIL LEAK

REAR , REAR SEATS REMOVED

Pass 17 Oct 2018 113,213 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODING

REAR , REAR SEATS REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 18 Oct 2017 113,213 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear REAR SEAT MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 1 Nov 2016 113,213 miles

BOTH REAR , REAR SEATS REMOVED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

DAMPNESS AROUND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS

LEAK AT MANIFOLD AREA

N/S REAR INNER BRAKE PAD GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED

OIL LEAK

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODING

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODING

Fail 28 Oct 2016 113,213 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH REAR , REAR SEATS REMOVED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

DAMPNESS AROUND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS

LEAK AT MANIFOLD AREA

N/S REAR INNER BRAKE PAD GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED

OIL LEAK

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODING

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODING

Pass 13 Oct 2015 113,213 miles

CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE

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

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

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

REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

REAR SEATS MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 113,213 miles

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

CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE

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

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

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

REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

REAR SEATS MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 113,213 miles

BOTH RAER SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING

CHASSIS GENERALLY CORRODING

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 21 Oct 2013 113,213 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres perished

rear bump stop missing

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2012 112,404 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 23 Oct 2012 112,395 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2011 109,028 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear dump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 106,015 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 5 Oct 2010 106,015 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 102,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 98,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 95,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 91,346 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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L385 APJ is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper in Black with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 136,942 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 L385 APJ, 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 33 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L385 APJ is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 20 October 1993.

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