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M11 MES

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

128,518 mi
Last recorded128,518 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 MES
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 128,518 miles

everything underneath covered in grease/waxoil

Pass 10 Feb 2025 126,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underneath covered by wax oil

Fail 28 Jan 2025 126,681 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underneath covered by wax oil

Pass 6 Mar 2024 126,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 125,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 125,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play vertical play only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 124,895 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 123,697 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 122,037 miles

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

underneath vehicle covered by wax oil

Pass 19 Jan 2018 120,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 117,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,083 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 112,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 108,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 100,697 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 97,413 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f c.v. gaiters deteriorating.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 93,861 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jan 2009 90,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jan 2008 87,331 miles

front pads appear low

rear pads appear low

Pass 24 Jan 2007 84,542 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 81,609 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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M11 MES is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 128,794 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 M11 MES, 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 30 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M11 MES registered?

M11 MES is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is M11 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for M11 MES shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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