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N481 CYD

1996 Isuzu Trooper

White Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,374 mi
Last recorded125,374 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 CYD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 125,374 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil leak

prop shaft balance coupling worn.

Pass 30 Nov 2023 114,143 miles

front off rear propshaft balance mounting worn.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,923 miles

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

all four brake back plates missing.

Fail 12 Feb 2020 113,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak casing rusted. (5.3.2 (b))

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

all four brake back plates missing.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 113,509 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured loom hanging down (4.11 (a) (i))

all four brake back plates missing.

rear tyres cracking on side/wall and tread pattern.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 112,812 miles

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

all four tyres cracking on tread pattern.

propshaft front damper bonding perished.

rear brake back plates missing. off/side front brake back plate missing near/side front brake back plate corroded.

Fail 7 Feb 2018 112,804 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear pannell (6.6.6)

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

all four tyres cracking on tread pattern.

propshaft front damper bonding perished.

rear brake back plates missing. off/side front brake back plate missing near/side front brake back plate corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 112,068 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 112,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 110,835 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,277 miles

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

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

rear back plate (n/s) corroded off

Fail 29 Jan 2015 109,277 miles

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

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

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

rear back plate (n/s) corroded off

Pass 29 Jan 2014 107,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near/side front tyre wall cracking on out/side wall

off/side & near/side front brake back plates corroding.

off/side & near/side rear brake back plate corroded off.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 107,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near/side front tyre wall cracking on out/side wall

off/side & near/side front brake back plates corroding.

off/side & near/side rear brake back plate corroded off.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 105,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake back plates corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2013 105,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake back plates corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2012 102,964 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 100,853 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 98,423 miles

front o/s & n/s top & lower arms corroding.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,941 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 92,258 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 88,483 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 88,483 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 83,841 miles

all brake pipes difficult to check covered in underseal

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2006 83,815 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

all brake pipes difficult to check covered in underseal

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

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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N481 CYD is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N481 CYD, 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 N481 CYD registered?

N481 CYD is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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