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VU51 UBE

2001 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,420 mi
Last recorded118,420 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel94,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 UBE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Turbo Diesel
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 118,420 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 115,655 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 115,655 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 112,372 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all underbody covered in mud

backing plates corroded

Fail 31 May 2024 112,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all underbody covered in mud

backing plates corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 109,261 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 103,819 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp SIDE LIGHT (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 96,798 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 78,420 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 78,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,986 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 64,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 60,826 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 60,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 54,778 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 48,218 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 48,217 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 48,210 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,210 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,329 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,234 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,241 miles

Both wipers worn

Fail 11 Oct 2011 45,232 miles

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

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

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

Both wipers worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,466 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,783 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 39,783 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,674 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,684 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,242 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 31,242 miles

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

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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VU51 UBE is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 94,962 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 Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU51 UBE, 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 25 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU51 UBE is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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