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M478 YAH

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,971 mi
Last recorded167,971 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 YAH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2011 167,971 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake system/fluid warning on!

rear propshaft rear u/j worn!

roadwheels/tyres run outside line of body!

screen low down damage not adversly affecting view!

front propshaft front u/j badly worn!

Pass 23 Dec 2011 167,971 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake system/fluid warning on!

rear propshaft rear u/j worn!

roadwheels/tyres run outside line of body!

screen low down damage not adversly affecting view!

front propshaft front u/j badly worn!

Fail 19 Dec 2011 167,929 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Propshaft component defective

nearside mirror cracked

rear brake discs pitted

screen cracked all across bottom but not affecting drivers view

Pass 30 Mar 2010 155,414 miles

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

front chassis and outriggers corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2009 134,750 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 134,750 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 124,072 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 124,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 105,633 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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M478 YAH is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M478 YAH, 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 M478 YAH registered?

M478 YAH is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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