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SG02 VCT

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,704 mi
Last recorded142,704 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 VCT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 142,704 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 142,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded two in offside front wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 122,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 132,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 124,012 miles

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

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

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

advise near sid front tyre on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2012 117,318 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded at clips

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Jul 2012 117,318 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded at clips

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jul 2011 107,283 miles

both main front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

note - timing belt replacement due every 60k miles

offside rear anti roll bar link, very slight play starting

Fail 28 Jul 2011 107,283 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both main front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

note - timing belt replacement due every 60k miles

offside rear anti roll bar link, very slight play starting

Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,558 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 93,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges advise alinment check

Fail 14 May 2009 70,217 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 70,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 59,296 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,647 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,255 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 36,255 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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SG02 VCT is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 94,138 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 SG02 VCT, 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 24 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SG02 VCT is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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