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N248 RFJ

1995 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

241,897 mi
Last recorded241,897 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1995 Isuzu Trooper133,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 RFJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2020 241,897 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Panhard rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 236,170 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 236,149 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger/body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger/body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 228,606 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 227,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 166,550 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 166,550 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis bumpstop mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis bumpstop/spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 166,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 158,154 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 158,154 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 149,902 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 138,096 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 138,096 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 130,560 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 130,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 125,745 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 125,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 121,298 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 116,484 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 112,651 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 109,740 miles

os rear cover lamp broken

Pass 12 Jan 2006 106,734 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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N248 RFJ is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N248 RFJ, 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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N248 RFJ is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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