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P105 TUG

1996 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo

White Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

220,255 mi
Last recorded220,255 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo144,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 TUG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 220,255 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 218,794 miles

rear wheel arces corriosion

Fail 17 Dec 2012 218,794 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear wheel arces corriosion

Pass 19 May 2011 217,143 miles

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

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

all of chassis is slightly corroed

all rear brake pipes are slightly corroed

Fail 6 May 2011 217,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all of chassis is slightly corroed

all rear brake pipes are slightly corroed

Pass 5 Nov 2009 213,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 213,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 205,727 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight dampness on fuel tank

Fail 25 Jul 2008 205,629 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 192,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 76,186 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 181,418 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo?

Based on 3,104 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,395
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 301
constant velocity joint gaiter split 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
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P105 TUG is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo in White 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 3.1 Diesel Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 144,620 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 3.1 Diesel Turbo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P105 TUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P105 TUG is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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