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X278 EKR

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,276 mi
Last recorded132,276 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper102,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 EKR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 132,276 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 132,272 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 127,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 123,061 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint boots split still covering joint at time of test.

play/wear in front wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in rear anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 123,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint boots split still covering joint at time of test.

o/s/r brake pads getting low.

play/wear in front wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in rear anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 119,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has water contamination beam image still apparent

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 115,234 miles

n/s/f headlamp aim poor headlamp has water in it at time of test.

n/s/f outer cv boot perrished not split at time of test.

n/s/f shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread left & punctured on inside edge not repairable at time of test.

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread left & punctured on inside edge not repairable at time of test.

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot perrished not split at time of test.

o/s/f shock lower rubber bush worn not to x/s at time of test.

parking brake warning light stays on at time of test.

play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

underbody/chassis corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 115,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clutch very worn/high at time of test.

engine smokey at idle not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f headlamp aim poor headlamp has water in it at time of test.

n/s/f outer cv boot perrished not split at time of test.

n/s/f shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread left & punctured on inside edge not repairable at time of test.

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread left & punctured on inside edge not repairable at time of test.

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot perrished not split at time of test.

o/s/f shock lower rubber bush worn not to x/s at time of test.

parking brake warning light stays on at time of test.

play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

underbody/chassis corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,554 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 103,554 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,869 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 84,336 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 84,335 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,746 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,249 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,771 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 51,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,102 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,769 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 37,226 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 37,226 miles

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

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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X278 EKR is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X278 EKR, 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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X278 EKR is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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