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W386 PLJ

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,019 mi
Last recorded137,019 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper102,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW386 PLJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 137,019 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 137,692 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 137,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 136,940 miles

both head lamps slightly loose

fuel pipes and brake pipes corroded at rear

general surface corrosion on underside components, power steering pipes corroded

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

play at top of steering column

play in n/s front top ball joint

play in o/s front wheel bearing

rear springs corroded

slight bind and noise from rear brakes

slight play in headlamp retaining ball joints

Pass 9 Apr 2013 131,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine damp with engine oil

n/s front fog lamp damaged

n/s front upper susspension arm has slight free play in ball joint

n/s rear indicator lense damaged

slight free play in both front wheel bearings

slight free play in steering columb top mount

Pass 5 Apr 2012 123,753 miles

65mm of free play detected at steering wheel (allowed 75mm for steering type and susspension set-up)

all sub frame and susspension components slightly corroded

all tyres worn bias to edges (raised tread)

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes and unions connecteed to brake compensator valve starting to corrode

chip in screen

engine and gearbox damp with oil

fuel pipe corroded by tank

n/s front fog lamp damaged

n/s front tyre has a cut in tread deep enough to reach cords but not in excess of requirements

n/s front wheel bearing has very slight play

n/s rear light cluster damaged

slight brake bind evident from o/s front brake

slight play in steering columb top mount

Pass 11 Apr 2011 119,518 miles

ancillary drive belt noisy

gearbox oilstained

headlamp wiper blades split

nearside front fog lamp broken

play in steering column

slight corrosion and lip on rear brake discs

slight corrosion on rear springs

slight corrosion on underside fuel and brake pipes

slight play in nearside fron t wheel bearing, play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Apr 2011 119,518 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

ancillary drive belt noisy

engine oil leak(s) evident

exhaust system corroded, heavily in places. in general poor repair

gearbox oilstained

headlamp wiper blades split

nearside front fog lamp broken

play in steering column

slight corrosion and lip on rear brake discs

slight corrosion on rear springs

slight corrosion on underside fuel and brake pipes

slight play in nearside fron t wheel bearing, play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Apr 2010 109,025 miles

stonechips in windscreen

wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and gearbox oilstained

exhaust system corroded

front grille loose

nearside headlamp stonechipped

offside front outer c.v. gaitor perished

rear anti roll bar 'd' bushes worn

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering column

Pass 13 Apr 2010 109,025 miles

front grille loose

nearside headlamp stonechipped

engine and gearbox oilstained

exhaust system corroded

offside front outer c.v. gaitor perished

rear anti roll bar 'd' bushes worn

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering column

stonechips in windscreen

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 2 Apr 2009 97,015 miles

exhaust system corroded

front wipers smear slightly

headlamp wipers split

outer cv gaiters perished

slight coolant leak evident from engine

slight oil stains engine and gearbox

Pass 18 Mar 2008 86,044 miles

both outer cv gaiters perished

engine undertrays fitted

exhaust system heavily corroded and slight blow evident

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2007 78,914 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

stonechip in offside headlamp

Fail 5 Apr 2007 78,914 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

stonechip in offside headlamp

Pass 29 Mar 2006 71,388 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 71,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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W386 PLJ is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W386 PLJ, 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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W386 PLJ is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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