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M349 VWL

1995 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,873 mi
Last recorded168,873 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 Isuzu Trooper133,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM349 VWL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 168,873 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corrosion repair section at front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. Advise replacing (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Damage to windscreen but not seriously effecting drivers view of the road ahead (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All front to rear brake pipes corroded. Advise replacing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Unable to gain access to inspect 3rd row additional Seats and seat belts. Not tested

Fail 16 Jan 2018 168,818 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Gaiter split in two (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop light and side lights interact when the brakes are applied with the lights switched on (1.2.1f)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corrosion repair section at front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. Advise replacing (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Damage to windscreen but not seriously effecting drivers view of the road ahead (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All front to rear brake pipes corroded. Advise replacing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Unable to gain access to inspect 3rd row additional Seats and seat belts. Not tested

Pass 16 Jan 2017 158,851 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Near suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Rest of damage outside swept area, unsure as to if this is ok (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides near suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 158,747 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting near tow ball mount plate (6.6.6)

Front Body has slight corrosion Near suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Rest of damage outside swept area, unsure as to if this is ok (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides near suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 15,544 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 153,933 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody corrosion.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 153,933 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody corrosion.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 153,118 miles

All wheels alloys apart from nearside rear wheel - steel

Both rearmost seats folded up at the time of test

Both wiper blades deteriorating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel gauge on "min" throughout test

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 153,067 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All wheels alloys apart from nearside rear wheel - steel

Both rearmost seats folded up at the time of test

Both wiper blades deteriorating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel gauge on "min" throughout test

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 145,997 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 142,799 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 127,149 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 127,149 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Jul 2006 124,693 miles

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

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

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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M349 VWL is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 133,586 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 M349 VWL, 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 31 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M349 VWL is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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