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L838 REX

1993 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

197,753 mi
Last recorded197,753 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Isuzu Trooper136,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 REX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 197,753 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 197,753 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 190,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 188,599 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S REAR HUB SEAL SLIGHT DAMPNESS

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 188,599 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S REAR HUB SEAL SLIGHT DAMPNESS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 188,596 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

off side rear hub seal leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 182,205 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 182,191 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 175,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 167,954 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 162,269 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 162,269 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 159,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 159,918 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 153,903 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 153,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 140,468 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 128,925 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 128,925 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L838 REX is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L838 REX, 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 L838 REX registered?

L838 REX is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 November 1993.

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