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N948 SWO

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,442 mi
Last recorded155,442 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 SWO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 155,442 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 155,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 149,414 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 149,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak

damage to o/s mirror but not affecting view to rear

front prop shaft joint worn

rear fuel pipes damp

Pass 26 Nov 2009 143,300 miles

Oil leak

offside door mirror damaged

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 143,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2008 128,063 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 128,063 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 123,137 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 123,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N948 SWO is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N948 SWO, 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 N948 SWO registered?

N948 SWO is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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