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T490 AES

1999 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,083 mi
Last recorded157,083 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Isuzu Trooper110,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 AES
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 157,083 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 157,083 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 151,498 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 151,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 147,256 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 147,242 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 145,587 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 138,090 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 134,237 miles

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

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

front numberplate cracked

fuel smell from engine - no leaks apparent

neaqrside and offside rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

nearside rear seatbelt - nicks in webbing

offside rear wheelarch silol corroded

rear brake pipe from compensator to hose corroded

rear chassis rails / rear anti-roll bar / exhaust system corroding

rear wiper split

transmission light flashing

unable to check brake pads

Pass 19 Jan 2012 134,237 miles

front numberplate cracked

fuel smell from engine - no leaks apparent

neaqrside and offside rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

nearside rear seatbelt - nicks in webbing

offside rear wheelarch silol corroded

rear brake pipe from compensator to hose corroded

rear chassis rails / rear anti-roll bar / exhaust system corroding

rear wiper split

transmission light flashing

unable to check brake pads

Fail 22 Jul 2011 134,207 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 126,015 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 120,892 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 113,533 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 105,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 105,102 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 94,628 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 94,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 86,390 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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T490 AES is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 110,159 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 T490 AES, 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 27 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T490 AES is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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