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N549 RCU

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,528 mi
Last recorded162,528 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 RCU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 162,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 154,344 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 154,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 140,965 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 132,394 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 131,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise corrosion starting on n/s and o/s rear chassis legs

advise o/s front fog lamp inop lens broken

Pass 30 Aug 2006 123,705 miles

rear brake discs are corroded on inside surface

Fail 30 Aug 2006 123,705 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake discs are corroded on inside surface

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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N549 RCU is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N549 RCU, 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 N549 RCU registered?

N549 RCU is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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