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W78 RUJ

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,961 mi
Last recorded145,961 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper102,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 RUJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 145,961 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 135,586 miles

Front prop shaft fouling on exhaust pipe

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 135,551 miles

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

Front prop shaft fouling on exhaust pipe

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 133,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2017 130,650 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2016 129,247 miles

chassis corrosion

corrosion on front cross member

front and rear no.plates faded

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f n/s/f c.v. boots perishing

o/s/r wheel bearings have slight play

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 127,908 miles

chassis corrosion

handbrake travel

n/s and o/s c.v boots cracking

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

rear brake pad wear

rear bumper security

Fail 11 Sep 2015 127,828 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corrosion

handbrake travel

n/s and o/s c.v boots cracking

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

rear brake pad wear

rear bumper security

Pass 9 Sep 2014 125,605 miles

chassis corrosion

front and rear no.plate damage and fading

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f n/s/f outter c.v.boot deteriation

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 122,332 miles

Rear no. plate condition

n/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f outter c.v boot cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2013 122,269 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear no. plate condition

n/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f outter c.v boot cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2012 118,166 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

nearside washer not working

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2012 118,166 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

nearside washer not working

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2011 108,635 miles

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

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

both nuts missing of centre exhaust mount

near side washer not working

rear number plate cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2010 100,529 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 100,504 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 86,132 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 76,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 71,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 63,498 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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W78 RUJ is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W78 RUJ, 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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W78 RUJ is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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