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L5 VST

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,947 mi
Last recorded120,947 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 VST
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 120,947 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 120,383 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 120,378 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 119,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 119,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 118,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 118,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 115,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 112,165 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 112,158 miles

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

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

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

Slight play steering box

Pass 22 Nov 2010 107,941 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 101,280 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

OSR and NSR brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Slight play in OSF and NSF wheel bearings

Fail 9 Nov 2009 101,280 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

OSR and NSR brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in OSF and NSF wheel bearings

Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,388 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 83,705 miles

front chassis rusty

front tyres curbing damaged

osr tyre worn

Fail 4 Oct 2007 83,705 miles

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

front chassis rusty

front tyres curbing damaged

osr tyre worn

Fail 2 Aug 2007 83,323 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 76,342 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 76,339 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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L5 VST is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 128,794 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 L5 VST, 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 30 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L5 VST registered?

L5 VST is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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