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N196 MGV

1995 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,968 mi
Last recorded136,968 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Isuzu Trooper133,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 MGV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 136,968 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 136,566 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper bull bars (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member/bumper support (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front cross member/bumper support corrosion

drivers seatbelt fraying

Pass 11 Sep 2014 124,473 miles

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

all rubber boots starting to perish, vehicle starting to corrode all over

Fail 9 Sep 2014 124,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all rubber boots starting to perish, vehicle starting to corrode all over

Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,468 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 114,468 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 110,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight split in o/s wiper blade

Pass 30 Apr 2011 105,973 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 102,445 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

chassis areas coroded

o/s/f body mount coroded

various brake pipes coroded

Fail 7 Apr 2010 102,445 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

chassis areas coroded

o/s/f body mount coroded

various brake pipes coroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 99,153 miles

chassis coroded

some brake pipes/unions coroded

Pass 11 Apr 2008 95,713 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 91,699 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 87,567 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 87,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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N196 MGV is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 133,586 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 N196 MGV, 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 31 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N196 MGV is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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