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M401 VES

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,691 mi
Last recorded120,691 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 VES
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2009 120,691 miles

Centre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

rubber fuel pipes fitted

245/70/r16 spare

both rear suspension body mounts corroded

chassis has been under sealed and covered in filler

heavy corrosion on chassis

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside front body mount corroded through

rear wiper inop

side steps corroded through(very weak)

slight damage to offside rear lights and bumper

slight dampness on power steering box

slight leak from engine

slight play in front wheel bearings

tyre size 245/75/r16

upper bull bar support bars loose

very slight play in headlight adjusters

wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2009 115,355 miles

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

alternator belt loose

back plates corroded and detached

brake fluid level getting low

chassis very soft at rear(getting thin)

front and rear bumpers slightly insecure

front chassis getting soft

front exhaust flange getting thin

gaitor on steering idler ball joint split

obstruction in windscreen

play in nearside front drop link

rear wiper torn

slight dampness on steering box

slight oil leak from engine and gear box

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in offside rear drop link

slight play in steering box

two small holes in chassis at rear

very slight play in both front headlamp mounts

wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside side steps rear mounts split and front mounts getting weak

rear chassis holed at tow bar(advise not towing with vehicle)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 115,245 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

alternator belt loose

back plates corroded and detached

brake fluid level getting low

chassis very soft at rear(getting thin)

front and rear bumpers slightly insecure

front chassis getting soft

front exhaust flange getting thin

gaitor on steering idler ball joint split

obstruction in windscreen

play in nearside front drop link

rear wiper torn

slight dampness on steering box

slight oil leak from engine and gear box

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in offside rear drop link

slight play in steering box

two small holes in chassis at rear

very slight play in both front headlamp mounts

wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside side steps rear mounts split and front mounts getting weak

rear chassis holed at tow bar(advise not towing with vehicle)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 106,250 miles

power steering fluid leak

brake pipes corroded and sealed

front and rear tyres different sizes

fuel pipes corroded and sealed

n/s/r bump stop slightly adrift

play in n/s/f drop link

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f upper ball joint

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2008 106,250 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes corroded and sealed

front and rear tyres different sizes

fuel pipes corroded and sealed

n/s/r bump stop slightly adrift

play in n/s/f drop link

power steering fluid leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f upper ball joint

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2007 95,505 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 10 Oct 2006 156,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 145,260 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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M401 VES is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 137,788 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 M401 VES, 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 32 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M401 VES registered?

M401 VES is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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