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P837 VDD

1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,416 mi
Last recorded125,416 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB132,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 VDD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 125,416 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak gearbox area ()

brake vacuum feels poor

brake warning flashing when brake applied

chassis/suspension corroded

emissions near limit

inner c/v gaiter perished

n/s/f brake pipe corroded@cover,unable to assess condition,rear load valve appears inop

o/s/f bearing play

rear arch areas corroded,o/s/r splitting

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear load area full,belts/stowed seats not assessed

screen damage

steering box play

top column play

Fail 28 Nov 2017 125,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

tyres low pressure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

brake vacuum feels poor

chassis/suspension corroded

emissions near limit

inner c/v gaiter perished

n/s/f brake pipe corroded@cover,unable to assess condition,rear load valve appears inop

o/s/f bearing play

rear arch areas corroded,o/s/r splitting

rear brake efforts distortion,pads wear(not clearly visible)

rear load area full,belts/stowed seats not assessed

screen damage

steering box play

top column play

Pass 30 Nov 2016 113,491 miles

corrosion to both rear arches

Fail 29 Nov 2016 113,491 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres under inflated

corrosion to both rear arches

Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,373 miles

c/v gaiters perished/splitting

chassis,suspension,exhaust-corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2015 101,492 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

c/v gaiters perished/splitting

chassis,suspension,exhaust-corroded

front brake pipes corroded under coating

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r brake showing distortion

pads worn

steering play/lost motion

top column play

towbar electrics insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,123 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corrosion

o/s/r lamp slightly insecure/broken

smell of diesel not leaking on test

Fail 22 Nov 2014 88,067 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corrosion

o/s/r lamp slightly insecure/broken

smell of diesel not leaking on test

Pass 27 Nov 2013 71,306 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,885 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,985 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 69,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corroded,o/s/f poor,unable to properly assess condition due to coating

c/v gaiters perished

exhaust corroded/modified

front hub play

front/rear brake imbalance/distortion

oil leak gearbox area

rear lsd fitted,unable to properly assess some items

suspension/chassis corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 68,584 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 68,077 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 68,064 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play in hub/steering area

rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,022 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Play hub/steering area

Pass 29 Jul 2006 67,904 miles

Brake pipes corroded

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

Slight play front hub/steering area

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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P837 VDD is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 132,603 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 Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P837 VDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P837 VDD is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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