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M971 XHC

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

244,337 mi
Last recorded244,337 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM971 XHC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 244,337 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 23 Feb 2012 244,335 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 24 Feb 2011 227,722 miles

fuel pipes rusty

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 23 Feb 2011 227,722 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

nearside front hub bearing slight play

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 18 Feb 2010 197,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel lines rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2010 197,442 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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)

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

fuel lines rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2009 183,845 miles

slite play in front top wishbone inner bushes o/s & n/s

steel brake pipes to front flexys rusting

still sum play in steering

Pass 6 Mar 2008 168,491 miles

play at steering wheel

Pass 5 Mar 2007 151,288 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 151,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 132,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

surface corrosion to chassis rails

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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M971 XHC is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 94,138 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 M971 XHC, 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 24 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M971 XHC is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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