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P978 PUG

1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,499 mi
Last recorded140,499 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB119,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 PUG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty SWB
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 140,499 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 140,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 132,318 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 132,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 125,358 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 125,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 115,584 miles

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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P978 PUG is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P978 PUG, 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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P978 PUG is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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