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L997 WAH

2004 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

265,805 mi
Last recorded265,805 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Trooper102,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 WAH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 265,805 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 265,805 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak Major ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 265,805 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis and underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

fuel and brakepipes

Fail 22 Sep 2016 265,805 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis and underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

fuel and brakepipes

Pass 10 Aug 2015 265,810 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking oil

fuel and brakepipes showing corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2015 265,805 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking oil

fuel and brakepipes showing corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2014 262,334 miles

fuel pipes corroded

o/s front cv boot slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak around n/s rear shock absorber

slight play both front wheel bearings

steering system has free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 22 May 2013 246,183 miles

fuel pipes corroded but NOT leaking

Pass 21 May 2012 230,016 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 230,059 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

centre to rear exhaust joint clamp deteriorated & loose

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 13 May 2011 211,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 191,347 miles

brake pedal travel and spongyness close to excessive

offside rear brake slightly binding

front propshaft rear universal joint absolutely worn to exess

Fail 14 May 2010 191,347 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal travel and spongyness close to excessive

offside rear brake slightly binding

front propshaft rear universal joint absolutely worn to exess

Pass 14 May 2009 177,813 miles

front to rear brake pipe getting corroded

play in offside & nearside front lower ball joints

Pass 9 May 2008 166,227 miles

offside rear roll bar inner bush has slight play

Pass 17 May 2007 145,537 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 145,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

rear prop shaft front damper rubber detaching

slight play in rear antiroll bar inner bushes

Pass 5 May 2006 123,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight 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 WAH is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 102,561 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 L997 WAH, 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 22 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L997 WAH is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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