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W396 STA

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,916 mi
Last recorded75,916 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper102,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 STA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 75,916 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint holed and blowing (6.1.2 (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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system going to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front chassis and flooring inner sills getting corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member and tow bar mounts getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear chassis/flooring and inner sills getting corroded

Rear shocks getting very weak

Pass 4 Apr 2018 75,242 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe between centre and rear box (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sills etc (2.4.A.3)

Rear shocks very weak

Fail 4 Apr 2018 75,242 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe between centre and rear box (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sills etc (2.4.A.3)

Rear shocks very weak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,441 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats ()

under side chassis etc and brake pipes all starting to get very corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 74,441 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats ()

under side chassis etc and brake pipes all starting to get very corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,704 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear seats removed in boot at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2016 73,702 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front wipers getting worn

rear seats removed in boot at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2015 73,124 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2014 72,373 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Feb 2014 72,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,352 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 70,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,675 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 66,871 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 66,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,978 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,274 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,370 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,337 miles

seats in third row no,s 6&7 removed at time of test

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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W396 STA is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W396 STA, 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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W396 STA is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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