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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) idler arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear park brake low reading may need attention border line pass
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
nearside rear seat missing at time of test
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Towbar component insecure electric socket (6.6.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?
Based on 362,452 MOT tests across 33,962 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M449 VDM is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,165cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 M449 VDM, 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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M449 VDM is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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