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L387 ASU

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

230,323 mi
Last recorded230,323 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL387 ASU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 230,323 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 230,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 224,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front to rear of chassis legs both slightly c orroded in and around prescribed areas

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 214,320 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 214,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 204,170 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 204,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 190,597 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 178,187 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 178,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 162,655 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 162,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L387 ASU is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L387 ASU, 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 L387 ASU registered?

L387 ASU is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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