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N491 BJM

1995 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,424 mi
Last recorded188,424 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Isuzu Trooper133,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 BJM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 188,424 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

windscreen cracked out side wiper sweep

Fail 23 Jul 2018 188,424 miles

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction visor removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

windscreen cracked out side wiper sweep

Pass 31 Jul 2017 188,362 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen cracked out side wiper sweep

Fail 26 Jul 2017 188,323 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front windscreen cracked out side wiper sweep

Pass 28 Jul 2016 183,088 miles

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

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

underside starting to corrode

windscreen cracked outside wiper sweep

Pass 28 Jul 2015 176,629 miles

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

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

under side corroded

windscreen cracked out side wiper sweep

Pass 1 Aug 2014 175,083 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

windscreen cracked outside wipers sweep

Fail 31 Jul 2014 175,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

windscreen cracked outside wipers sweep

Pass 13 Mar 2013 175,506 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 175,055 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Rear Brake valve retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2013 175,032 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 164,385 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 143,413 miles

N/S headlamp chipped

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 143,413 miles

N/S headlamp chipped

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 130,622 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 130,610 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 115,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Aug 2005 114,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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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N491 BJM is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N491 BJM, 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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N491 BJM is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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