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N142 FSM

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,588 mi
Last recorded160,588 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 FSM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 160,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 160,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 153,497 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 144,430 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 137,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

large amount of surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 2 May 2008 137,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

large amount of surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2007 132,800 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 132,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 126,731 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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N142 FSM is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N142 FSM, 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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N142 FSM is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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