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L978 EPR

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,211 mi
Last recorded97,211 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 EPR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,211 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all chassis and suspension showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2018 97,211 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all chassis and suspension showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2017 97,181 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 97,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer 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 Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front tyres perished

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear light lense damaged but does no affect the light output

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear discs pitted

Underside of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 7 Oct 2015 94,681 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 94,680 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 90,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 87,649 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,614 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,938 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 74,682 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 74,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,345 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 63,296 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 63,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 61,637 miles

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

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

coorrosion starting on chassis

Pass 21 Nov 2005 60,320 miles

some corrosion to chassis rails and brake pipes, some play in front hubs

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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L978 EPR is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L978 EPR, 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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What year was L978 EPR registered?

L978 EPR is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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