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W228 EFC

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,989 mi
Last recorded107,989 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper102,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 EFC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 107,986 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 104,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

body corroded offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 10 Sep 2019 104,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side effort low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front body mounting area (inside front wheel arch) corroded

Offside Rear brake disc shield missing

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 104,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded near body mounting

Offside Rear disc shield missing

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2018 99,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, nearside rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

oil leaks from engine and rear diff, not excessive

Fail 3 Aug 2018 99,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to centre flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, nearside rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

oil leaks from engine and rear diff, not excessive

Pass 5 Jan 2017 87,906 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,485 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 79,485 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,194 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 71,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,734 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in front wheels

Fail 19 Nov 2008 68,328 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in front wheels

Pass 20 Dec 2007 64,270 miles

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

o/s/f chassis leg welded

Pass 13 Dec 2006 55,959 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

hand brake

n/s/f tie bar ball joint slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2005 45,860 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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W228 EFC is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,609 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 W228 EFC, 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 26 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W228 EFC is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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