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Y179 VRH

2001 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,340 mi
Last recorded69,340 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper100,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 VRH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,340 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 69,339 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,759 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 63,757 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,432 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 57,430 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 45,984 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 45,820 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST / ADVISE TO SWAP TYRES AROUND ON RIMS

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE / STARTING TO LOOSE TREAD PATTERN 245 / 70 / 16 4 X 4

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE 245 / 70 / 16 4 X 4

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / CHASSIS SECTIONS / ALL AREAS ALL BECOMING CORRODED / BECOMING ADVANCED IN CORROSION IN PLACES

Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,617 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s tyre 245/70/16 low on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2006 35,876 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 35,876 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y179 VRH is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y179 VRH, 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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What year was Y179 VRH registered?

Y179 VRH is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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