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M480 VRB

1994 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,004 mi
Last recorded157,004 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Trooper137,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 VRB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 157,004 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 156,698 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage slight wetness ,,could be engine oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe slight crack (6.1.2 (a))

slight dampness around fuel tank

Pass 28 Oct 2017 156,998 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 156,998 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 156,998 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 155,327 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 152,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 152,270 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 147,962 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 147,961 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 144,357 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 144,357 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 139,058 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 139,058 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 134,181 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 134,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 129,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 129,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 119,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

servo low effort at tickover.requires investigation.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 106,546 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 92,400 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 78,830 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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M480 VRB is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 M480 VRB, 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 M480 VRB registered?

M480 VRB is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M480 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M480 VRB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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