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F85 MEV

1988 Isuzu Trooper SWB

Beige Petrol 2559cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,529 mi
Last recorded117,529 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Isuzu Trooper SWB111,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF85 MEV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper SWB
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,559cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 117,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

chassis starting to corrode not to excess at test

Pass 16 Dec 2006 111,793 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

parking brake performance close to lower pass limit

Fail 8 Dec 2006 117,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 109,095 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 109,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper SWB?

Based on 1,614 MOT tests across 376 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,851
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 173
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 105
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 92
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F85 MEV is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper SWB in Beige with a 2,559cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Isuzu Trooper SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 111,374 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 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F85 MEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Isuzu Trooper SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F85 MEV registered?

F85 MEV is a 1988 Isuzu Trooper SWB, first registered on 4 November 1988.

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