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T257 KEC

1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,629 mi
Last recorded118,629 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo124,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 KEC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,629 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 118,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,709 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 105,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 90,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Oct 2015 76,354 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,083 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wiper torn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,034 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 56,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,384 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,849 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,493 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 44,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,838 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 39,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,309 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,929 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 30,311 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 30,311 miles

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

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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T257 KEC is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T257 KEC, 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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T257 KEC is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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