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N931 BFL

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

292,200 mi
Last recorded292,200 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN931 BFL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 292,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 281,273 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 281,273 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 269,895 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 269,895 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 257,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 245,227 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 245,227 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 234,310 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 222,395 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 222,395 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 211,533 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 211,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 197,847 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 187,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 175,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2009 175,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2008 166,035 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2008 166,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 151,706 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 151,706 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 144,749 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 144,748 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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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N931 BFL is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N931 BFL, 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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N931 BFL is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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