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M353 VWL

1995 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,371 mi
Last recorded152,371 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Isuzu Trooper133,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 VWL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 152,371 miles

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

Nearside Front wing covered in duct tape

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 149,384 miles

Nearside Front wing hs duct tape on wheel arch

Fail 12 Jun 2025 149,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front wing hs duct tape on wheel arch

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 146,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 144,519 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 142,941 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 140,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 138,468 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 136,245 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 133,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has shallow splits in the inner sidewall

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 131,360 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 128,204 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 128,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 124,681 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 120,483 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 116,051 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 116,045 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 112,121 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 108,754 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 104,547 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 104,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 98,212 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 91,442 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 91,434 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 84,260 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 84,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 78,886 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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M353 VWL is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M353 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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M353 VWL is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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