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S146 RUX

1999 Isuzu Trooper SWB

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,800 mi
Last recorded146,800 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Isuzu Trooper SWB120,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 RUX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper SWB
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 146,800 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 146,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 135,635 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 124,784 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 124,784 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 120,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 111,387 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 111,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 104,681 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 98,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2009 98,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,704 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 91,704 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 85,337 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 84,165 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 76,370 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper SWB?

Based on 1,614 MOT tests across 376 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,851
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 173
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 105
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 92
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S146 RUX is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper SWB in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Isuzu Trooper SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 120,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S146 RUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 27 years old, this Isuzu Trooper SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S146 RUX is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper SWB, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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