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W538 XVE

2000 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

113,437 mi
Last recorded113,437 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel109,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 XVE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Turbo Diesel
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 113,437 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all have corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle underside and components corroded

suspension arms and chassis have extensive surface corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2021 113,436 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all have corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 111,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brakes are slightly binding

brake back plates are slightly deteriorated

corrosion to some parts out of prescribed area

oil leak

slight cracking to all tyres

under vehicle is heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

various brake ferruls are slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2020 111,670 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all the indicators come on when one side is turned on (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corner (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corner (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear brakes are slightly binding

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake back plates are slightly deteriorated

corrosion to some parts out of prescribed area

oil leak

slight cracking to all tyres

under vehicle is heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

various brake ferruls are slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2019 111,660 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all indicators are coming on when you put one side on (4.4.3 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch floor in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to some parts out of prescribed area

oil leak

slight cracking to tyres

under vehicle is heavily surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2017 111,352 miles

Offside Front bumper bracket corroded

corrosion some brake ferrules

under vehicle is heavily surface corrosionto various parts of underbody and components on chassis etc

Fail 15 Sep 2017 111,343 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (7.1.2)

Offside Front bumper bracket corroded

corrosion some brake ferrules

under vehicle is heavily surface corrosionto various parts of underbody and components on chassis etc

Fail 1 Jun 2017 111,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear bumper insecure

both rear brake discs coroded

general corrosion to under side

Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,841 miles

general corrosion to underside

Fail 1 Jul 2016 104,841 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Jul 2014 103,710 miles

steering wheel top boss nut / bearing has slight play in .

the whole under side of the vehicle is very rusty but not holed .

Fail 2 Jul 2014 103,710 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering wheel top boss nut / bearing has slight play in .

Fail 14 May 2013 101,746 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 101,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 99,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 90,179 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 90,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 80,039 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 80,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 74,441 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 69,314 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 69,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 64,303 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 58,184 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 217
position lamp(s) not working 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
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W538 XVE is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2000 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 109,490 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 Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W538 XVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W538 XVE is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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