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N596 MFC

1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,970 mi
Last recorded224,970 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB132,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 MFC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2015 224,970 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 224,970 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 201,453 miles

NOTE CLUTCH PEDLE RUBBER MISSING

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 201,453 miles

NOTE CLUTCH PEDLE RUBBER MISSING

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 180,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 180,548 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 159,042 miles

NOTE FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 9 Jul 2010 155,808 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 155,808 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 141,451 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 133,866 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 127,694 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 127,694 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 119,847 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 119,847 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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N596 MFC is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 132,603 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 Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N596 MFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N596 MFC is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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