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L517 CTY

1993 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,060 mi
Last recorded168,060 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Isuzu Trooper136,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL517 CTY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 168,060 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 168,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 168,061 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 168,060 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 168,060 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 168,060 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 168,068 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 168,060 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 168,060 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 168,060 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2012 168,060 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 167,432 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 167,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 157,507 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 152,550 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 152,547 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 148,428 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 140,740 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 131,505 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 131,420 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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L517 CTY is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,165cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L517 CTY, 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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What year was L517 CTY registered?

L517 CTY is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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