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L997 AFW

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,886 mi
Last recorded141,886 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 AFW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 141,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

underneath is full of mud and general corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 140,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 140,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 139,823 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 139,823 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tip missing and facing upwards (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 139,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 137,350 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 138,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 134,548 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 129,942 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 129,942 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured axle/bump/stops/missing/both (2.4.F.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 128,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 124,771 miles

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 124,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jul 2014 121,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 118,615 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 115,370 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 112,145 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 108,308 miles

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 14 Jul 2009 103,202 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 99,518 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 95,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 92,617 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 89,400 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 89,400 miles

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

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

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

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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L997 AFW is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L997 AFW, 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 L997 AFW registered?

L997 AFW is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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