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W398 TUJ

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,271 mi
Last recorded101,271 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper102,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 TUJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,271 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 101,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 92,982 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 92,982 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 90,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear lamp has a securing scew missing

off side rear lamp is damaged

Fail 3 May 2011 90,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear lamp has a securing scew missing

off side rear lamp is damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil filter corroded(short type)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 83,525 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil filter corroded(short type)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,166 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 60,036 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 52,837 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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W398 TUJ is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W398 TUJ, 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 W398 TUJ registered?

W398 TUJ is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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