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825 TJ

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,332 mi
Last recorded53,332 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration825 TJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 53,332 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2025 52,420 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2024 51,351 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 51,351 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 50,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

very rusty on underside

Pass 2 Dec 2021 48,356 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 48,356 miles

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 46,581 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers casing (5.3.2 (b))

all four tyres low tread

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2020 46,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front wheel baring (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers casing (5.3.2 (b))

all four tyres low tread

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2019 44,488 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 38,238 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,222 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 33,588 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 31,447 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 28,838 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 27,016 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

chassis corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 27,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,829 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 25,088 miles

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSION.THE OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER MOUNTING HAS CORRODED THROUGH

Pass 6 May 2010 24,024 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 22,088 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,334 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,438 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 18,164 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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825 TJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 126,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 825 TJ, 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 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 825 TJ registered?

825 TJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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