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L402 MEC

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

171,833 mi
Last recorded171,833 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL402 MEC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2017 171,833 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

unable to check front bearings due to binding brakes

Pass 18 Aug 2016 170,321 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 170,321 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to exhaust condition (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 167,317 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 162,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

bullbar loose on mounts

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/f chassis mount corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2014 162,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

bullbar loose on mounts

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/f chassis mount corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 145,564 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 145,564 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 130,795 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 130,746 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2011 116,952 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2011 157,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 163,290 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 163,290 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 145,385 miles

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

both front brake flexy ferrules heavily corroded

front to rear fuel and brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s front brake disc slightly scored on inner face

rear brake flexy ferrule showing signs of corrosion

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play in steering column

Pass 2 Apr 2008 135,935 miles

front suspension parts heavily corroded

oil leaking around gearbox area

rear brake pipes and rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear chassis rails heavily corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 26 Mar 2008 135,935 miles

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

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

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

front suspension parts heavily corroded

oil leaking around gearbox area

rear brake pipes and rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear chassis rails heavily corroded

rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 27 Mar 2007 126,573 miles

brake pipes heavely covered with under seal

slight play in o/s n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Mar 2006 119,480 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 119,376 miles

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

brake pipes heavily corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

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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L402 MEC is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 L402 MEC, 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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L402 MEC is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 6 April 1994.

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