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N493 OAE

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

224,098 mi
Last recorded224,098 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 OAE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 224,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 224,098 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 211,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 200,788 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 185,802 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 168,289 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 168,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 155,800 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 155,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 138,399 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 138,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 125,091 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 124,952 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 113,009 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 112,816 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 101,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 101,763 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 88,783 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 76,099 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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N493 OAE is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N493 OAE, 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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N493 OAE is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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