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Y286 JUJ

2001 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

157,661 mi
Last recorded157,661 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper100,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY286 JUJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 157,661 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 152,723 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2025 152,022 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 146,276 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 139,823 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 136,997 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 136,997 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 139,146 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 125,536 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 125,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 120,152 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 120,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 114,154 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 114,154 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 108,542 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 108,542 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 104,432 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2014 99,476 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 99,476 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 91,530 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,704 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 86,622 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly johnny peppered

Pass 10 Aug 2010 83,531 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 83,530 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 75,245 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 64,784 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 57,104 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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Y286 JUJ is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y286 JUJ, 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 Y286 JUJ registered?

Y286 JUJ is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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