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N135 HGS

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,668 mi
Last recorded135,668 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 HGS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 135,668 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 135,668 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 134,321 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES, UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 134,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES, UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear BUMP STOP DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 130,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 128,880 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 128,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 123,194 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,413 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 119,994 miles

All 4 tyres are staring perish slightly both front tyres are close to the limit on th outer edges

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease from the clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 109,132 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,164 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 100,528 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,197 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 91,733 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 86,873 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 68,632 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,343 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 76,662 miles

Advise Replacement of Above

Wiper Blade Rubbers Split on Ends

Pass 5 Feb 2008 71,962 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,483 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,891 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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N135 HGS is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 N135 HGS, 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 N135 HGS registered?

N135 HGS is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 February 1996.

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