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Y131 OTU

2001 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

158,138 mi
Last recorded158,138 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper100,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 OTU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 158,138 miles

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

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

fuel pipe clip lose

Pass 11 Jun 2021 151,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 149,942 miles

Both front outer body mountings rubbers deteriorated

Coil spring corroded Both rear uppers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front upper cross member heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner upper chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 149,942 miles

Both front outer body mountings rubbers deteriorated

Coil spring corroded Both rear uppers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front upper cross member heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner upper chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 139,829 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 139,824 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 132,281 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 132,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 128,644 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all around (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 124,678 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear binding

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear binding

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 119,402 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 119,402 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 114,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight leak on gear box

slight leak on steering box

Pass 28 Jul 2014 114,479 miles

slight leak on gear box

slight leak on steering box

Fail 5 Sep 2013 110,713 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 110,713 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,889 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 104,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 99,220 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 99,220 miles

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

o/s/f c.v gaiter perished

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2010 91,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 91,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 86,909 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 86,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 80,163 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,862 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,776 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 62,557 miles

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

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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Y131 OTU is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 Y131 OTU, 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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Y131 OTU is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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