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VU02 OVW

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,872 mi
Last recorded178,872 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 OVW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 178,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 176,179 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 176,175 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 175,484 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 175,481 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 174,525 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 174,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 171,192 miles

Front subframe has corrosion

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis has slight corrosion all over

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 171,183 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front subframe has corrosion

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis has slight corrosion all over

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 167,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

surface corrosion on front and rear chassis

Fail 3 Mar 2016 167,044 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

surface corrosion on front and rear chassis

Pass 10 Mar 2015 160,332 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 153,956 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 147,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 144,768 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 138,589 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 130,492 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 121,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 121,704 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 113,518 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 105,088 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 85,209 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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VU02 OVW is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU02 OVW, 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 VU02 OVW registered?

VU02 OVW is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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