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X161 BUJ

2001 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,676 mi
Last recorded171,676 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper100,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 BUJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 171,676 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 171,661 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 168,341 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 168,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 106,271 miles

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

exhaust blow from centre silencer

n/s number plate lamp dim

o/s and n/s headlamps loose in mounts

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s and n/s rear tyres getting low and deteriorated

o/s/f brake slightly tight

o/s/f c.v boots perished

some corrosion on rear and front to rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Nov 2015 160,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure towbar wiring (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper bracket (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured by spare wheel cover (6.3.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust blow from centre silencer

n/s number plate lamp dim

o/s and n/s headlamps loose in mounts

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s and n/s rear tyres getting low and deteriorated

o/s/f brake slightly tight

o/s/f c.v boots perished

some corrosion on rear and front to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2014 154,205 miles

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Dec 2014 154,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2013 147,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 147,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 140,235 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 132,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 126,514 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 119,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 114,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 114,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 107,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 94,371 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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X161 BUJ is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 100,296 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 X161 BUJ, 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 25 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X161 BUJ is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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