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L405 MEC

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

178,875 mi
Last recorded178,875 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL405 MEC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 178,875 miles

o/s outer sill weakened by corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2016 178,875 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s outer sill weakened by corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2016 174,618 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

chassis generally corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 174,601 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

chassis generally corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 157,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis generally corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Jan 2014 132,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis generally corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2013 132,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis generally corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 112,780 miles

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis generally corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 112,773 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis generally corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 112,766 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

chassis generally corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 104,679 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 104,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 99,622 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 99,621 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 99,357 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 92,187 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 82,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

rear bump stops corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2008 91,213 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

(2.2A.1a)the steering wheel free play measured is at 25mm

(2.5A.3c)the nearside front wheel bearings have free play present which may soon require service

(3.6B.2c)the steel brake pipes to the rear have surface corrosion present

(7.2.1a)indications from visual inspection of the fuel tank indicate that the fuel in use may be the incorrect type

(7.4B.2b)the smoke emissions are operating close to the legal limit

(8.3.1e)the offside sun visor bracket is damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2007 84,181 miles

(2.2.A.1.a)the steering free play at the steering wheel is approximately 25mm.

(2.5.A.3.C)the nearside front wheel bearings have slight play present

(6.1.1)the rear crossmember has been poorly repaired by welding and may require further attention

(7.1.2.a)the exhaust front flange has a minor leak present

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

The offside rear bump stop housing is excessively corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2007 84,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

(2.2.A.1.a)the steering free play at the steering wheel is approximately 25mm.

(2.3.2)the power steering drive belt has been incorrectly fitted around the drive pullies,the nominated tester considers that in the event of a smoke emissions test being carried out,the drive belt may come off causing unecessary damage

(2.5.A.3.C)the nearside front wheel bearings have slight play present

(6.1.1)the rear crossmember has been poorly repaired by welding and may require further attention

(7.1.2.a)the exhaust front flange has a minor leak present

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The offside rear bump stop housing is excessively corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2006 74,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 72,283 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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L405 MEC is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 L405 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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L405 MEC is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 March 1994.

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