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N386 AJX

1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Gold Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

226,916 mi
Last recorded226,916 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB132,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN386 AJX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 226,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 226,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 221,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 215,346 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 215,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 209,999 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 209,996 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 199,714 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 199,481 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 189,570 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 189,480 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 179,831 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 171,564 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 171,564 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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N386 AJX is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Gold with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 132,603 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 Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N386 AJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N386 AJX is a 1996 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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