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N390 HWU

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,453 mi
Last recorded165,453 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 HWU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 165,453 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 162,101 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 158,670 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 158,670 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 155,061 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 152,561 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 152,560 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 144,372 miles

Both headlamps move slightly on mountings.

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Both sidestep mountings weak, and distort under load.

Brake and fuel lines covered in grease, making a full inspection very difficult.

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Chassis covered in corrosion.

Freeplay felt in steering system, not excessive, unable to trace source.

Front and rear tyres are different sizes.

Front propellor shaft not fitted to vehicle.

Large area of damage on transmission tunnel visible under vehicle. Holes near handbrake lever mounting and seat mounts.. Possibly caused by rear propshaft failure. Requires attention.

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear bumper mounted lamp slightly insecure.

Non obligatory lighting fitted to vehicle, in washer jets and exhaust tailpipe.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some bolts mounting gearbox to engine are not fitted.

Fail 17 Mar 2006 144,088 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps move slightly on their mountings.

Both sidestep mountings weak, and distort under load.

Brake and fuel lines all protected with thick layer of grease, making a full inspection very difficult.

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Chassis is covered in corrosion.

Freeplay felt in steering system. Not excessive, unable to trace source.

Front propellor shaft not fitted to vehicle.

Large area of damage on transmission tunnel visible under vehicle. Holes near handbrake lever mounting and seat mounts. Possibly caused by rear propshaft failure. Requires attention.

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear bumper mounted lamp slightly insecure.

Non obligatory lighting fitted to vehicle, in washer jets and exhaust tailpipe, which show blue light.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Various cables dangling loose over pedal area.

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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N390 HWU is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N390 HWU, 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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What year was N390 HWU registered?

N390 HWU is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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