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W242 VLC

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,768 mi
Last recorded121,768 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper102,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 VLC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 121,768 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 121,768 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 106,289 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 106,289 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,169 miles

front end of chassis corroding.

offside front tyre wearing

Fail 7 Jun 2012 96,169 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front end of chassis corroding.

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 9 Jun 2011 86,364 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 80,975 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2009 75,725 miles

some wear to front tyres,long travel at handbrake lever

Fail 27 May 2009 75,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

some wear to front tyres,long travel at handbrake lever

Pass 21 May 2008 70,073 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,491 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 63,491 miles

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

steering wheel locking device has slight play

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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W242 VLC is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W242 VLC, 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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What year was W242 VLC registered?

W242 VLC is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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