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W979 RVM

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,824 mi
Last recorded140,824 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper102,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 RVM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 140,824 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 140,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 133,595 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully test outer sills

Fail 15 Jul 2015 133,595 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully test outer sills

Pass 27 Jun 2014 116,323 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 116,298 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 111,259 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 109,305 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 109,299 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

main beam tell-tale not working

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall/tread

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit & cuts in sidewall & tread

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit & cuts in sidewall/tread

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 108,829 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 100,702 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 100,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W979 RVM is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper in Blue 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 W979 RVM, 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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W979 RVM is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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