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N156 SMV

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,765 mi
Last recorded152,765 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 SMV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 152,765 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 152,765 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 150,527 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 146,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 138,904 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 130,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 130,014 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 124,638 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 124,638 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 115,946 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 115,788 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 115,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

corrsion front and rear brake pipes

nearside indcator cracked

rear seats folded away

slight play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 111,175 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 107,526 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 101,566 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 91,742 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 78,717 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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N156 SMV is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N156 SMV, 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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N156 SMV is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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