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VO51 DGV

2001 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,747 mi
Last recorded98,747 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper100,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 DGV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 98,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back boxs (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 98,723 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front tyre is flat

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2019 96,909 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 6 Aug 2019 96,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour lens cracked (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler arm

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe over rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,475 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 91,471 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,131 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2015 88,166 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 88,166 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 83,912 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 80,808 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 80,808 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 76,910 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 73,935 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 70,017 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 66,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clutch pedal anti slip device detached.

low brake effort from nearside park brake.

Fail 11 May 2009 66,567 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clutch pedal anti slip device detached.

low brake effort from nearside park brake.

Pass 2 May 2008 61,383 miles

underside of the vehicle is in a very dirty condition

Fail 2 May 2008 61,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle in a very dirty condition

Pass 1 May 2007 55,493 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,806 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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VO51 DGV is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 100,296 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 VO51 DGV, 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 25 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO51 DGV is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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