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L685 JSO

1993 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,805 mi
Last recorded205,805 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Isuzu Trooper136,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL685 JSO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 205,805 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 200,859 miles

Vehicle underside has a heavy coating of underbody protection applied

Pass 31 Aug 2017 193,548 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 182,918 miles

Horn sounds harsh

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 182,809 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Horn sounds harsh

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

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

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

Number plate lamp dull

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 174,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 174,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 162,481 miles

undercarrage undersealed

Pass 19 Oct 2012 153,958 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

undercarrage,brake pipes,fuel pipes and various components heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Oct 2012 153,911 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

undercarrage,brake pipes,fuel pipes and various components heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2011 144,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front bumpstops missing

Fail 9 Sep 2011 144,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front bumpstops missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 137,057 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 137,000 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 123,880 miles

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

both front bumpstops missing

Fail 22 Nov 2008 123,634 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front bumpstops missing

o/s front hose clip broken

Pass 16 Nov 2007 115,434 miles

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

o/s rear wing is rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2007 115,434 miles

Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

o/s rear wing is rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2006 109,088 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear diff shows sighns of leaks

Fail 17 Nov 2006 109,088 miles

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear diff is leaking

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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L685 JSO is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L685 JSO, 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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L685 JSO is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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