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L985 SGU

2005 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

223,977 mi
Last recorded223,977 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Trooper111,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 SGU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2017 223,977 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 214,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 199,817 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 199,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 188,724 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 174,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 164,053 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Slight play at steering wheel

Fail 31 May 2012 163,617 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 9 Jun 2011 153,564 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 148,216 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 148,123 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 140,826 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 136,224 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 127,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 122,253 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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L985 SGU is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 111,440 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 L985 SGU, 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 21 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L985 SGU registered?

L985 SGU is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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The MOT history for L985 SGU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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