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V71 DYC

1999 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,367 mi
Last recorded162,367 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB110,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 DYC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt LWB
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 162,367 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 148,674 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 142,340 miles

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

rear reg plate damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2014 142,340 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

rear reg plate damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2013 138,223 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 138,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 134,569 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 134,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Near side front brake dragging slightly

Near side front suspension lower ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 126,702 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 121,196 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 115,772 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 115,772 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 111,770 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 110,275 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 105,869 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 105,869 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 100,612 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB?

Based on 4,772 MOT tests across 466 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
6,198
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 265
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
position lamp(s) not working 105
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 102
Full Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB reliability report

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V71 DYC is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,407 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 Citation Dt LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V71 DYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V71 DYC is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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