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L980 WKV

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

167,834 mi
Last recorded167,834 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL980 WKV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 167,834 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUBFRAME AND ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE AND ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 165,760 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME & ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE & ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 162,762 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 158,158 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 153,849 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 146,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 142,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 142,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 137,812 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 137,812 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb Replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 131,462 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 120,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 113,503 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 113,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 111,407 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 109,921 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 108,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear door step corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 108,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear door step corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2011 107,459 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 107,459 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 105,733 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 103,931 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2009 103,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 101,911 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 101,897 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 95,953 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 88,628 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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L980 WKV is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 L980 WKV, 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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L980 WKV is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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