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N149 KLB

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

188,384 mi
Last recorded188,384 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 KLB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 188,384 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 188,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 188,378 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 187,963 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 187,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 184,168 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 182,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside central body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion offside front & rear wheel arches

Pass 23 Feb 2021 180,815 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 177,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 173,063 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 169,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 166,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 164,281 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 160,912 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 158,547 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 155,244 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 152,534 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 149,370 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 146,934 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 143,992 miles

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

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 9 Jul 2007 141,098 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 12 Sep 2006 13,866 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 13,866 miles

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

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

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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N149 KLB is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 N149 KLB, 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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N149 KLB is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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