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M656 PKJ

1995 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,437 mi
Last recorded156,437 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Isuzu Trooper133,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM656 PKJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 156,437 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive From transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 156,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive From transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 154,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2024 154,772 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2023 146,915 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

chassis rear cross member surface corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2020 146,447 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2019 146,305 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ o/s and n/s front and n/s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

3/ front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear

service brake efficieney low at limits

Fail 14 Aug 2019 146,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting corroded under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ o/s and n/s front and n/s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

3/ front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear

service brake efficieney low at limits

Pass 16 Aug 2018 145,420 miles

both rear axle steel brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear tyres wearing low

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 30 May 2017 144,584 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 144,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member on offside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger by anti roll bar mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 144,050 miles

1. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

2. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

3. Nearside and offside front steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Fail 26 May 2016 144,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step to sill in door shut (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch in door shut (2.4.A.3)

1. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

2. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

3. Nearside and offside front steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 28 May 2015 142,720 miles

1. Front number plate starting to deteriorate. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 141,490 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 May 2014 141,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 140,295 miles

Front to rear and nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 137,986 miles

1. Front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear. 2. No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 136,608 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 133,558 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 127,475 miles

1.o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge. 2. rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 121,394 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 116,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2006 107,853 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 107,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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M656 PKJ is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,165cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1995 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 133,586 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 M656 PKJ, 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 31 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M656 PKJ is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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