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P379 DVP

1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

196,800 mi
Last recorded196,800 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB119,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 DVP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty SWB
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2018 196,800 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides - chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

All four tyres slightly out of shape

Body corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 190,073 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

some corrosion round rear wheel arches

Fail 16 Jan 2017 190,073 miles

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

offside rear light lens cracked

some corrosion round rear wheel arches

Pass 20 Jan 2016 180,140 miles

corrosion round both rear wheel arches

Fail 18 Jan 2016 180,131 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort nearside (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion round both rear wheel arches

Pass 13 Jan 2015 169,449 miles

some corrosion around rear wheelarches

Fail 12 Jan 2015 169,438 miles

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

some corrosion around rear wheelarches

Pass 15 Jan 2014 157,151 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 157,141 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 143,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 129,992 miles

rear pinnion oil seal leaking onto exhaust

Fail 11 Oct 2011 129,982 miles

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

rear pinnion oil seal leaking onto exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2010 118,371 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 111,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 111,473 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 107,239 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 100,553 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 100,551 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 100,477 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 91,271 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 914,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB?

Based on 895 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,031
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 110
position lamp(s) not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
wheel bearing has excessive play 29
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P379 DVP is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 119,024 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 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P379 DVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P379 DVP is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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