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Y165 OTL

2001 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

146,881 mi
Last recorded146,881 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper100,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 OTL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 146,881 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 146,078 miles

Central Rear Towbar component excessively damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 133,436 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 133,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 127,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 120,982 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 120,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,533 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes into connecting block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 115,290 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes into connecting block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 108,048 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.5 (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,627 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 100,578 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 91,835 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 83,783 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,783 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,596 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 74,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,969 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,113 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 57,979 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,076 miles

Oil leak

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,436 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 52,302 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,682 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 36,525 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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Y165 OTL is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 Y165 OTL, 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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Y165 OTL is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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