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VU51 UBZ

2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,512 mi
Last recorded143,512 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel97,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 UBZ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Turbo Diesel
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 143,512 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 141,823 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 141,823 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 139,252 miles

front propshaft rear U.J slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2017 136,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Arm Bent. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lamp damaged and letting in moisture. (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 136,222 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Arm Bent. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lamp damaged and letting in moisture. (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 134,294 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine light on

Fail 22 Aug 2016 134,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 128,421 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 117,384 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 117,384 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 107,731 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,731 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,693 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 97,693 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 83,730 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 83,730 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,260 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 59,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 59,029 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 52,610 miles

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

exhaust front pipe flexible link blowing slightly

Pass 8 May 2006 47,988 miles

exhaust blow at front pipe flexible joint.

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 UBZ is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 97,486 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 UBZ, 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 24 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU51 UBZ is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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