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M244 TOF

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,828 mi
Last recorded214,828 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM244 TOF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 214,828 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 212,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 207,249 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 204,260 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 205,401 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 203,161 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 203,153 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 199,795 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 199,704 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 198,797 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 197,931 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 197,123 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 196,020 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2013 193,962 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 186,427 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 175,663 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades smeering screen slightly

handbrake travel slightly high

rear axle bump stops missing

rear wiper blade torn

steering box damp

surface corrosion to vehicle chassis in several places

Fail 25 Mar 2011 175,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades smeering screen slightly

handbrake travel slightly high

rear axle bump stops missing

rear wiper blade torn

steering box damp

surface corrosion to vehicle chassis in several places

Pass 12 Mar 2010 161,919 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake fluid warning light on

brake pedal spongey new pads fitted alround

front brake flexis perished

Fail 26 Feb 2010 161,919 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid warning light on

Pass 29 Oct 2008 139,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake flexis feel soft

corrosion on front and rear discs

exhaust corroded and leaking oil

front and rear brake pads look low

movement in front steering components

steering box covered in oil

Fail 28 Oct 2008 139,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake flexis feel soft

corrosion on front and rear discs

exhaust corroded and leaking oil

front and rear brake pads look low

movement in front steering components

steering box covered in oil

Pass 25 Sep 2007 127,423 miles

both front wipers smearing

offside front outer cv boot heavily perished

pas pump damp

Fail 24 Sep 2007 127,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front wipers smearing

both rear tyres perished and worn to 2mm in centre of tread

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front outer cv boot heavily perished

pas pump damp

rear pads look low

Pass 25 Sep 2006 98,431 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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M244 TOF is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M244 TOF, 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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M244 TOF is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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