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M438 RTG

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

242,520 mi
Last recorded242,520 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 RTG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 242,520 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

suspect front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Jul 2009 228,899 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 228,899 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 221,468 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 221,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 208,423 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 195,816 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 195,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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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M438 RTG is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 95,954 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 M438 RTG, 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 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M438 RTG registered?

M438 RTG is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is M438 RTG safe to buy?

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