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N474 DSG

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,314 mi
Last recorded75,314 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 DSG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2016 75,314 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear x member above axle (6.1.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint hardie splicer (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 72,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes coated in oil or grease

fuel tank is damp but no signs of leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,592 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 68,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 65,335 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear brakepipes greased

Fail 14 Jan 2013 65,332 miles

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear brakepipes greased

Pass 20 Dec 2011 62,978 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 62,978 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 60,364 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 60,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,050 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,817 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,882 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 50,830 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 50,826 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 48,012 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N474 DSG is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N474 DSG, 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 N474 DSG registered?

N474 DSG is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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