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L972 FMO

1993 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,985 mi
Last recorded153,985 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Isuzu Trooper136,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 FMO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 153,985 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear seats folded down

Pass 27 Jan 2011 144,301 miles

near side rear suspention bump stop missing

no rear seats fittede at time of test

off side front body mounting corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 144,289 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear suspention bump stop missing

no rear seats fittede at time of test

off side front body mounting corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 134,418 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 134,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 124,665 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 124,608 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 116,317 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight wear all 4 tyres

Fail 5 Feb 2008 116,317 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight wear all 4 tyres

slight wear both front hubs

Pass 8 Feb 2007 109,416 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2006 102,541 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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L972 FMO is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L972 FMO, 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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L972 FMO is a 1993 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 16 October 1993.

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