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L478 WGH

1993 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

253,131 mi
Last recorded253,131 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Isuzu Trooper136,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 WGH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 253,131 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

rear wiper split

slight play osf track rod end

Fail 4 Oct 2013 253,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

rear wiper split

slight play osf track rod end

spare wheel flat

Pass 17 Sep 2012 238,137 miles

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

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

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

smokey on emissions test

Pass 31 Aug 2011 214,253 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both nearside tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 15 Aug 2011 213,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

auxiliary battery not tightly secured in clamp

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Aug 2010 194,819 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

auxiliary battery not tightly secured in clamp

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2007 184,598 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 171,070 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 171,070 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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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L478 WGH is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L478 WGH, 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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L478 WGH is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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