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A18 SKS

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,178 mi
Last recorded137,178 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SKS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 137,178 miles

cv boots startring to crack

slight play in steering under boady corroded

suspension arm bushes starting to cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2010 130,511 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2009 123,380 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 123,257 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 118,486 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 118,486 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 112,913 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 112,913 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 103,194 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 92,467 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 92,467 miles

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

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

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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A18 SKS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 A18 SKS, 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 A18 SKS registered?

A18 SKS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is A18 SKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 SKS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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