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S196 XCJ

1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,319 mi
Last recorded163,319 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo124,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 XCJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 163,319 miles

Front propshaft uj worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from block too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly misted (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 162,983 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion on n/s inner sill,

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 161,435 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 161,435 miles

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 159,141 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside of vehcile slightly damaged

slight play in steering column top bush

slight seapage of fluid around steering box

Fail 3 Sep 2012 159,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

nearside front of vehicle slighty damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall slighty damaged

slight play steering column top bush

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

Pass 3 Sep 2011 155,431 miles

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

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

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox noisy

nearside front door slightly damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

nearside front wheel arch/body slightly damaged

rear diff noisy

slight seapage of power steering fluid around gearbox

Fail 31 Aug 2011 155,416 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox noisy

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

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

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

nearside front door slightly damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

nearside front wheel arch/body slightly damaged

rear diff noisy

slight seapage of power steering fluid around gearbox

Pass 13 Jul 2010 149,211 miles

both axle metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both offside rear light lenses repaired by tape

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front lower shocker bush has slight play

oil around steering box

several blows from exhaust system

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Sep 2009 142,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

long service brake travel

Pass 8 Aug 2008 130,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 114,457 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 98,066 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo?

Based on 3,104 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,395
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 301
constant velocity joint gaiter split 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
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S196 XCJ is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 124,897 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S196 XCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S196 XCJ is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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