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N480 EPO

1995 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,271 mi
Last recorded121,271 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 Isuzu Trooper133,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 EPO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 121,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 121,270 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 118,096 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 118,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,166 miles

Chassis corroded

Front and rear brake pipes rusty

N/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

N/s rear bump stop excessively corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 115,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Chassis corroded

Front and rear brake pipes rusty

N/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

N/s rear bump stop excessively corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 110,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

O/s rear bump stop missing and bracket excessively corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle chassis has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2016 110,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All around load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

O/s rear bump stop missing and bracket excessively corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle chassis has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2015 108,340 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 108,340 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 106,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis has lots of surface corrosion

n/s wiper split

Pass 22 Jul 2013 103,044 miles

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

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

both rear chassis rails corroded

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2012 100,087 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres heavily perished

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge 245 70 16

rear of chassis corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 100,087 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres heavily perished

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge 245 70 16

rear of chassis corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2011 97,441 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2011 97,441 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2010 94,471 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 89,173 miles

engine oil level very low . o/s/front tyre bald on edges very close to mot limit , rear no plate going discoloured , front wiper blades starting to split , unable to see brake pads

Fail 8 Nov 2008 89,109 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil level very low . o/s/front tyre bald on edges very close to mot limit , rear no plate going discoloured , front wiper blades starting to split , unable to see brake pads

Pass 12 Feb 2008 86,294 miles

rear coil springs corroded, o.s.r. s/absorber casing corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 82,747 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 82,729 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 79,222 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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N480 EPO is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N480 EPO, 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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N480 EPO is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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