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N871 DKU

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,648 mi
Last recorded150,648 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 DKU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2017 150,648 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis outrigger...As marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis x2......As marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis....As marked (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis....As marked (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis cross member...As marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis outrigger...As marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis...As marked (6.6.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded As marked (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on chassis,suspension and brake components.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Replacement recommended (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Replacement recommended (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 148,472 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 148,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s n/s (3.6.B.4e)

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)

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

o/s n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2015 146,340 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting lose to wear bars

Offside Front tyre getting close to wear bars

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished on inner wall no chords showing

Rear coil springs corroded

alternator belt loose

exhaust system corroded in places

front wiper blades split on edges

slight corrosion of front and rear cross members all chassis and rear end

Fail 10 Aug 2015 146,334 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear tyre getting lose to wear bars

Offside Front tyre getting close to wear bars

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished on inner wall no chords showing

Rear coil springs corroded

alternator belt loose

front wiper blades split on edges

slight corrosion of front and rear cross members all chassis and rear end

Pass 9 Dec 2014 145,332 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

chassis corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 142,933 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion on chassis

Fail 4 Dec 2013 142,904 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion on chassis

Pass 6 Dec 2012 140,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 138,207 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 138,207 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 134,483 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 134,480 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 126,755 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2009 126,755 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2008 116,138 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 116,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 110,616 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 110,614 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 94,997 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 94,997 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 80,946 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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N871 DKU is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N871 DKU, 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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N871 DKU is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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