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R500 SMM

2001 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,541 mi
Last recorded123,541 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper100,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 SMM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 123,541 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside Front brake pipe/pipes corroded

Nearside body inner sill corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe/pipes corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has slight bulge on inner sidewall

Offside body inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust defective resulting in possible entry of exhaust gases into passenger compartment

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

both wiper blades defective

clutch pedal anti slip missing

fuel lines under vehicle corroded

vehicle body has heavy general corrosion

vehicle chassis has heavy general corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2022 123,541 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside Front brake pipe/pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside body inner sill corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe/pipes corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has slight bulge on inner sidewall

Offside body inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust defective resulting in possible entry of exhaust gases into passenger compartment

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

both wiper blades defective

clutch pedal anti slip missing

fuel lines under vehicle corroded

vehicle body has heavy general corrosion

vehicle chassis has heavy general corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2021 120,245 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipes into distribution valve starting to corrode

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all vehicle brake ferrules heavily corroded

all vehicle fuel pipes heavily corroded. advise replacement

vehicle chassis has general corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2021 120,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipes into distribution valve starting to corrode

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all vehicle brake ferrules heavily corroded

all vehicle fuel pipes heavily corroded. advise replacement

vehicle chassis has general corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2020 116,826 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear slight wheel bind

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2020 116,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear slight wheel bind

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 113,365 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 113,365 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 109,679 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 103,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

all four metal brake pipes o/s/f rusting

both chassis badly rusting

both front inner wing areas badly rusting

both rear outer sills badly rusting

Fail 30 Jan 2017 103,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear outer sills badly rusting

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

all four metal brake pipes o/s/f rusting

both chassis badly rusting

both front inner wing areas badly rusting

Pass 19 Jan 2016 97,305 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe rusting

Offside Front all 4 brake pipes rusting

both chassis badly rusting

slight play steering box and joints

Fail 7 Jan 2016 97,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front brake pipe rusting

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

Offside Front all 4 brake pipes rusting

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

both chassis badly rusting

slight play steering box and joints

Fail 8 Jan 2015 90,197 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 90,197 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 81,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 72,936 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,132 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 60,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R500 SMM is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 100,296 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 R500 SMM, 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 25 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R500 SMM is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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