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V385 HLC

1999 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,881 mi
Last recorded121,881 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel123,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 HLC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Turbo Diesel
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 121,881 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle stabilizer beam at chassis mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 121,293 miles

Rear axle centre support beam very rusty each end.

Fail 6 Jan 2025 121,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle centre support beam very rusty each end.

Pass 12 Dec 2023 120,169 miles

Nearside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 118,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 115,965 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,336 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear differential pinion oil seal leaking.

Pass 13 Dec 2019 111,341 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 108,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 108,590 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded all metal brake pipes that connect to rear load valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear differential has a oil leak.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 105,741 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 102,110 miles

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 98,118 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 94,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,783 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,783 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 87,064 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 81,756 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,819 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,468 miles

Braking system needs attention.

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,893 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,785 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,828 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 44,763 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 217
position lamp(s) not working 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
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V385 HLC is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 123,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V385 HLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V385 HLC is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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