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SM51 OCU

2001 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,125 mi
Last recorded126,125 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper100,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 OCU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 126,125 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brakes binding

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 126,122 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking hydraulics not tested (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brakes binding

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,785 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear binding

Fail 12 Nov 2016 121,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded @ inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s & n/s rear binding

Pass 2 Nov 2015 116,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak @ engine

Fail 2 Nov 2015 116,318 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak @ engine

Pass 30 Sep 2014 115,574 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 115,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 102,993 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2012 97,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 97,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,006 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 87,006 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2010 72,532 miles

engine light on

Pass 18 Dec 2009 69,732 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,994 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 53,692 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,281 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 46,233 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 36,605 miles

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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SM51 OCU is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SM51 OCU, 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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SM51 OCU is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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