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1994 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · M856 VRC

M856 VRC

1994 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1994. Recorded mileage 126,303 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
ISUZU TROOPER
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/07/2018
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
126,303 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/07/2018
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1994
Engine
3050cc

M856 VRC Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2017
  • 126,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Known faults for Isuzu Isuzu Trooper

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

M856 VRC Mileage History

  1. 01/02/200654,985 mi
  2. 08/09/200655,844 mi+859 mi
  3. 12/09/200655,937 mi+93 mi
  4. 14/09/200762,822 mi+6,885 mi
  5. 12/09/200864,126 mi+1,304 mi
  6. 12/09/200970,672 km
  7. 16/09/201077,141 mi
  8. 23/01/201288,152 mi+11,011 mi
  9. 24/01/201288,195 mi+43 mi
  10. 09/02/20130 mi-88,195 mi
  11. 07/04/2014104,531 mi+104,531 mi
  12. 27/04/2015114,122 mi+9,591 mi
  13. 16/05/2016120,036 mi+5,914 mi
  14. 04/07/2017126,269 mi+6,233 mi
  15. 06/07/2017126,303 mi+34 mi

Average of roughly 6,242 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

M856 VRC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 08:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Isuzu Trooper (M856 VRC) between February 2006 and July 2017.

The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 06 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)”.

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