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N949 DVT

1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,901 mi
Last recorded133,901 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB132,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 DVT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 133,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 130,785 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 130,745 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 126,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 126,321 miles

Offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Slight play in both bottom ball joints

Slight play in top of steering column

Fail 23 Mar 2009 126,311 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Slight play in both bottom ball joints

Slight play in top of steering column

Pass 17 Mar 2008 124,022 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 123,982 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2007 118,291 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 118,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 112,585 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 112,585 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N949 DVT is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N949 DVT, 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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What year was N949 DVT registered?

N949 DVT is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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