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N57 VLJ

1995 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

247,932 mi
Last recorded247,932 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 Isuzu Trooper133,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN57 VLJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 247,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 16 Mar 2018 247,932 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 21 Mar 2017 229,389 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row rear seat ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 229,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row rear seat ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 222,548 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 213,334 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 205,046 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general chassis rust

heat os steering arm???

rear seats folded/removed rear loaded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 204,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general chassis rust

heat os steering arm???

rear seats folded/removed rear loaded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 193,417 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 193,417 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 187,871 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 175,724 miles

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

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

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

near side rear tyre has cut in sidewall and pressure is low

o/s/front and both rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Oct 2010 175,719 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

near side rear tyre has cut in sidewall and pressure is low

o/s/front and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 164,968 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 164,965 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 132,658 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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N57 VLJ is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N57 VLJ, 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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N57 VLJ is a 1995 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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