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P388 HSN

1996 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,058 mi
Last recorded187,058 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper128,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 HSN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 187,058 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Sep 2009 187,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 May 2008 183,439 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four brake hose ferrules becoming corroded (advise)

brake pipes at offside front not in clip (advise)

chassis of vehicle becoming corroded (advise)

offside inner driveshaft boot split (advise)

rear chassis member corroded but outwith any prescribed areas advise not towing with this vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2008 183,432 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

all brake hose ferrules becoming corroded (advise)

offside front driveshaft inner cv boot burst (advise)

rear chassis member excessively corroded but outwith any prescribed area advise not towing with this vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2007 177,698 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ball joint boots burst

front propshaft rear UJ badly worn

Fail 10 Jan 2007 177,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ball joint boots burst

front propshaft rear UJ badly worn

Pass 11 Jan 2006 170,383 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 170,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P388 HSN is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P388 HSN, 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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What year was P388 HSN registered?

P388 HSN is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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