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T253 DAX

1999 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt SWB

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

166,317 mi
Last recorded166,317 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt SWB106,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 DAX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty Dt SWB
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 166,317 miles

vehicle under body cover in underseal

Fail 16 Jan 2021 166,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

vehicle under body cover in underseal

Pass 20 Dec 2019 159,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 159,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 155,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 149,065 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 149,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 142,716 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 142,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 135,191 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 126,379 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 126,379 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 120,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 120,926 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 117,046 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 26 Jun 2012 117,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

air bag light on

Fail 25 May 2012 116,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light

Pass 3 Jun 2011 105,562 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 May 2010 95,368 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 86,214 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 86,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 78,822 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 71,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 May 2007 71,492 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2006 62,724 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 62,724 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt SWB?

Based on 3,100 MOT tests across 392 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
6,043
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
position lamp(s) not working 84
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 74
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72
Registration plate lamp not working 63
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T253 DAX is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt SWB in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1999 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 106,754 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 Duty Dt SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T253 DAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T253 DAX is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt SWB, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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