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M481 ASL

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,139 mi
Last recorded164,139 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM481 ASL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 164,139 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 164,082 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 111,687 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 154,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear 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)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 143,513 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 143,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 126,949 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 126,948 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 113,348 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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M481 ASL is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 128,794 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 M481 ASL, 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 30 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M481 ASL registered?

M481 ASL is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is M481 ASL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M481 ASL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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