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N278 RJT

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,832 mi
Last recorded149,832 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 RJT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 149,832 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 144,308 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 144,305 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 141,695 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 133,837 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 133,837 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 126,042 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 123,501 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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N278 RJT is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N278 RJT, 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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How do I check the history of N278 RJT?

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What year was N278 RJT registered?

N278 RJT is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N278 RJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N278 RJT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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