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P159 FTS

1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty LWB

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,590 mi
Last recorded142,590 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty LWB116,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 FTS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty LWB
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 142,590 miles

n/s h/light has water in it

Pass 11 Jan 2008 139,102 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 139,102 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 137,469 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 137,469 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty LWB?

Based on 801 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
6,569
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 123
constant velocity joint gaiter split 49
position lamp(s) not working 34
Registration plate lamp not working 23
Stop lamp not working 23
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P159 FTS is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty LWB in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 116,775 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 Duty LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P159 FTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P159 FTS registered?

P159 FTS is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty LWB, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P159 FTS safe to buy?

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