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P385 DVP

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

185,614 mi
Last recorded185,614 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 DVP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 185,614 miles

BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES THAT PASS THROUGH O/S MID TO REAR 'TRAY' NEED EXAMINING AS CAN'T ASSESS

FRONT PROP ON LAST LEGS

N/S MID TO REAR CHASIS BY B ODY MOUNT THIN AND CORROSED, SUSPECT WILL REQUIRE WELD REPAIR IN NEXT 12 MONTHS

PLAY IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

crack in o/s/f lower lamp

n/s/f front most body mount area corroding

o/s/r tyre 3mm

play at steering wheel (wear in steering box)

stone chip n/s, minor chip o/s screen

Fail 27 Jan 2015 185,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ALL BODY MOUNTING RUBBER PADS/BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

ALL REAR CHASSIS SECTION FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES HAVE QUITE HEAVY CORROSION LOCALISED TO MOUNTING AREAS BUT UNABLE TO INSPECT FULLY OVER CHASSIS WHERE DIRT AND WATER COLLECTS AROUND PIPES CORROSION IS VISIBLE BUT CANNOT DETERMINE EXTENT

FRONT PROPSHAFT U/J JOINTS BADLY WORN

MINOR WEAR IN REAR PROPSHAFT REARMOST U/J

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R FOG LIGHT LENS HOLED AT SIDE BUT DOES NOT SHOW WHITE LIGHT TO REAR

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion around n/s foremost body mount

slight drag/bind rear brakes

Pass 27 Jan 2014 178,039 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

bonnet stay retaining clip broken

o/s/r light cluster damaged

play in prop-shaft rear uj

steering wheel free play at approx 50mm advise further investigation

Fail 13 Jan 2014 177,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

bonnet stay retaining clip broken

o/s/r light cluster damaged

play in prop-shaft rear uj

steering wheel free play at approx 50mm advise further investigation

Pass 26 Jan 2013 170,435 miles

brake pedal ant-slip mat worn

front number plate loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all chassis areas have corrosion ingression

front to rear brake pipes corroded and from balance valve to flexy. ADVISE REPLACEMENT

o/s/r light cluster cracked

several chips on windscreen in swept area advise repai

Fail 12 Jan 2013 170,434 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all chassis areas have corrosion ingression

brake pedal ant-slip mat worn

front number plate loose

front to rear brake pipes corroded and from balance valve to flexy. ADVISE REPLACEMENT

o/s/r light cluster cracked

several chips on windscreen in swept area advise repai

Pass 15 Dec 2011 162,635 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

all brake pipes corroding

both rear tyres chewed

front prop, f/most uj joint worn

minor corrosion o/s/f inner wing

Fail 8 Dec 2011 103,109 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT BODY MOUNTS VERY POOR, NOT LIKLY TO CAUSE DISPLACEMENT BUT WILL FEEL POOR ON ROAD

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

advise valve clearances, both r/cover gaskets leaking

all brake pipes corroding

all brake pipes corroding

both rear tyres chewed

front grill loose

front prop, f/most uj joint worn

minor corrosion o/s/f inner wing

Pass 16 Dec 2010 157,932 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes have corrosion (advise vehicle dirty so assesment hard)

both front inner cv boots split

front chassis to body mounts worn

long footbrake travel

o/s/f chassis corroding

play at steering wheel

play in top steering bearing

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idlers

wiper blades smear

Fail 15 Dec 2010 157,932 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes have corrosion (advise vehicle dirty so assesment hard)

both front inner cv boots split

front chassis to body mounts worn

long footbrake travel

o/s/f chassis corroding

play at steering wheel

play in top steering bearing

rear shocks corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idlers

wiper blades smear

Pass 14 Jan 2010 152,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

VEHICLE VERY DIRTY DUE TO FARM USEAGE UNDERSIDE VERY MUDDY

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

slight wear in column adjuster splines but locks securely

temporary repair to centre exhaust

Fail 12 Jan 2010 152,422 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

VEHICLE VERY DIRTY DUE TO FARM USEAGE UNDERSIDE VERY MUDDY

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 144,855 miles

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

PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL DUE TO SUSPECT WEAR IN S/BOX

PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL DUE TO TILT MECH WEARING

Fail 3 Dec 2008 144,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ADVISE X2 WIPER BLADES

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

PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL DUE TO SUSPECT WEAR IN S/BOX

PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL DUE TO TILT MECH WEARING

Pass 30 Nov 2007 136,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 136,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 126,995 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearings slight play

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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P385 DVP is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P385 DVP, 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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P385 DVP is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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