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L897 RFG

1993 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,619 mi
Last recorded154,619 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1993 Isuzu Trooper136,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 RFG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 154,619 miles

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

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

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

all chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 156,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 155,117 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

general under-body corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2013 152,900 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general under body surface rust

Pass 1 Oct 2012 149,752 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 13 Sep 2012 149,741 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing to the inner edge

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2011 144,994 miles

chassis starting to corrode in places

Pass 30 Nov 2009 143,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r suspension stop missing

Pass 6 Oct 2008 142,461 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 139,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 136,403 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 133,139 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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L897 RFG is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L897 RFG, 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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L897 RFG is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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