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L498 KTH

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

259,989 mi
Last recorded259,989 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 KTH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2012 259,989 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 253,446 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 253,444 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 252,233 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 252,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 249,582 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 249,582 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 244,728 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 May 2007 244,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 226,737 miles

Offside 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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L498 KTH is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L498 KTH, 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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L498 KTH is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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