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N485 VFO

1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,852 mi
Last recorded176,852 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB119,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 VFO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty SWB
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 176,852 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 176,777 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB?

Based on 895 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,031
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 110
position lamp(s) not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
wheel bearing has excessive play 29
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N485 VFO is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 119,024 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 Duty SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N485 VFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N485 VFO registered?

N485 VFO is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N485 VFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N485 VFO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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