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VIL 8798

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,125 mi
Last recorded97,125 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 8798
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 97,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 94,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 91,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 90,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens

Pass 10 Feb 2018 88,014 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 83,289 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 83,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 78,095 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs rusty

wiper blade

Fail 5 Apr 2013 71,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres badly perished (2005)

both front wipers deteriorated

locknut attached to wheelnut on nearside front wheel

offside front headlamp has slight movement on mounts but not insecure at time of test

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight smoke emitted whilst test carried out

Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,745 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

airbag warning light is on

Pass 27 Jan 2011 67,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 67,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 58,143 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,143 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,759 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

under tray's fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2008 55,759 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

under tray's fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2007 50,337 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 50,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,460 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre - all worn on inner edges

damage to nearside rear door trim and wheelarch trim

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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VIL 8798 is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 94,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VIL 8798, 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 24 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VIL 8798 registered?

VIL 8798 is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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