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M131 VAJ

2004 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,866 mi
Last recorded181,866 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Trooper102,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 VAJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 181,866 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

chassis rusty

Pass 29 May 2014 175,595 miles

engine oil leak

screw in o/s front tyre

Fail 27 May 2014 175,595 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 167,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all body and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2012 158,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 158,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 152,381 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all chassis showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 138,293 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 125,173 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 125,173 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 113,016 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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M131 VAJ is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M131 VAJ, 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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What year was M131 VAJ registered?

M131 VAJ is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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