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N526 FKJ

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

280,786 mi
Last recorded280,786 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 FKJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 280,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 258,585 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 240,112 miles

front tyres perished.

Pass 15 May 2014 217,713 miles

corrosion all over chassis

disc and pads badly worn

Pass 7 May 2013 203,723 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 17 May 2012 201,073 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 201,042 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sidewall cracking n/s front tyre

Pass 3 May 2011 198,441 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 194,655 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 188,377 miles

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

Side lights opporate on a different switch

Pass 28 Jan 2009 188,767 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 188,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 182,266 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 182,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

gas test not carried out

Pass 22 Aug 2006 161,397 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 161,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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N526 FKJ is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N526 FKJ, 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 N526 FKJ registered?

N526 FKJ is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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