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N359 VVN

1995 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,265 mi
Last recorded132,265 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Isuzu Trooper133,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 VVN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 132,265 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 132,265 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 129,388 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes have been coated in paint and grease

corrosion on all wheel archs

corrosion on chassis sections

propshaft balance weight perished

rear brake backplates corroded

rear bump stops perished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 124,210 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 124,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 119,454 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 114,678 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 114,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 113,089 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 113,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2007 105,857 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 98,290 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 98,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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N359 VVN is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N359 VVN, 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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N359 VVN is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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