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Y438 DWL

2001 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,200 mi
Last recorded133,200 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper100,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 DWL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 133,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 118,958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 111,055 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 111,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 6 May 2011 23,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

both rear light lenses cracked

o/s/r light lens repaired by tape

Pass 19 May 2010 102,119 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 18 May 2010 102,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 May 2009 93,314 miles

both front tyres worn to excess on outer edge

front/rear no.plates damaged

Fail 19 May 2009 93,314 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn to excess on outer edge

front/rear no.plates damaged

Pass 21 May 2008 84,959 miles

rear no.plate damaged

Fail 21 May 2008 84,959 miles

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

rear no.plate damaged

Pass 23 May 2007 79,409 miles

brake pipes to and from rear load valve corroded

Pass 23 May 2006 70,996 miles

rear brake pads worn to limit

rear no.plate cracked

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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Y438 DWL is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y438 DWL, 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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Y438 DWL is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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