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N951 MAE

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,847 mi
Last recorded143,847 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN951 MAE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 143,847 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear belts unable to be tested.

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 141,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2023 138,474 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 138,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 136,666 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 134,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 132,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play up and down at steering wheel (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 130,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 127,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 125,644 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged socket (6.6.1)

underside very dirty

Pass 8 Dec 2016 123,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 121,406 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 120,001 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 117,768 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 115,901 miles

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

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

rear bseats removed unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 25 Oct 2011 114,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust emissions test only just passed

no rear seats fitted at time of test

poor quality repair to offside mirror

Pass 16 Nov 2010 112,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust fouling vehicle chassis/body

Pass 17 Nov 2009 111,824 miles

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

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

scratches to front window screen

slight cut to o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 14 Nov 2008 108,793 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

REAR TYRES NEARING WEAR BANDS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

WIPERS POOR BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 108,793 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

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

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

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

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

REAR TYRES NEARING WEAR BANDS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

WIPERS POOR BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 100,306 miles

CAR APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN STANDING

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

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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N951 MAE is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N951 MAE, 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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N951 MAE is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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