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L849 SMB

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,549 mi
Last recorded141,549 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL849 SMB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 141,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 141,549 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear gear box mounting both side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure and chassis plus front cross member (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 139,032 miles

both o/s n/s chassis rails corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 136,133 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 136,103 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mounting (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by anti roll bar d bush bracket (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by anti roll bar d bush bracket (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 133,466 miles

O/s front bumper bracket corroded

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

Surface rusting on chassis and suspension

Vertical play in n/s lower suspension joint

Pass 28 May 2014 131,890 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

surface rusting on both chassis rails

Pass 13 Nov 2012 128,128 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 128,098 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 125,123 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2011 125,118 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 124,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 122,231 miles

Rust scale on main chassis and suspension parts

Fail 17 Feb 2010 122,231 miles

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

Rust scale on main chassis and suspension parts

Suspect corrosion on other brake pipes coversd by plastic sleeves

Pass 27 Feb 2008 113,154 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 113,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 105,477 miles

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

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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L849 SMB is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L849 SMB, 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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L849 SMB is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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