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N288 LUM

1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,842 mi
Last recorded174,842 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB119,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 LUM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty SWB
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 174,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front lower suspension ball joint gaiter split

both rear shock absorber dust gaiters rust holed

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

some rear brake pipes excessivley corroded but disconnected ??!!

all chassis and suspension corroded!!

both nearside front and offside front chassis/outriggers rust holed within 30cm's of body mounts

near side rear and off side rear cross member rust holed within 30cms on tow bar mounts

Fail 7 May 2009 174,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front lower suspension ball joint gaiter split

both rear shock absorber dust gaiters rust holed

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

some rear brake pipes excessivley corroded but disconnected ??!!

all chassis and suspension corroded!!

both nearside front and offside front chassis/outriggers rust holed within 30cm's of body mounts

near side rear and off side rear cross member rust holed within 30cms on tow bar mounts

Pass 23 Apr 2008 169,067 miles

surface corrision to chassis & fuel pipes

Pass 3 May 2007 164,761 miles

rear section of exhaust system corroded

all front and rear chassis and suspension corroded

near side front metal brake pipe to flexi pipe corroded

play in both front hubs

Fail 30 Apr 2007 164,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all front and rear chassis and suspension corroded

all front to rear metal fuel and brake pipes corroded

near side front metal brake pipe to brake flexi pipe corroded

play in both front hubs

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 May 2006 154,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2006 154,954 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Heavy surface corrosion to both front and rear chassis.

both front outer driveshaft gaiters perrished.

Pass 9 May 2005 146,306 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB?

Based on 895 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,031
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 110
position lamp(s) not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
wheel bearing has excessive play 29
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N288 LUM is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 119,024 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 Duty SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N288 LUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N288 LUM is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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