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M242 CDS

1994 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo D

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,364 mi
Last recorded17,364 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo D135,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 CDS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper SWB Turbo D
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 17,364 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 17,364 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 168,644 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2008

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 168,391 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 164,880 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo D?

Based on 3,200 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 459
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 310
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 255
constant velocity joint gaiter split 176
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 144
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M242 CDS is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo D in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 135,574 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 SWB Turbo D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M242 CDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo D typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M242 CDS is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo D, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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