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N547 OWL

1996 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo

White Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,657 mi
Last recorded154,657 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo144,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 OWL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 154,657 miles

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

rear chassie becoming corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2009 154,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

rear chassie becoming corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2007 147,463 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 147,312 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 135,444 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 155,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2005 123,248 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 123,248 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo?

Based on 3,104 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,395
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 301
constant velocity joint gaiter split 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
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N547 OWL is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo in White with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 144,620 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 3.1 Diesel Turbo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N547 OWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N547 OWL is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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