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BGF 423

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,349 mi
Last recorded65,349 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGF 423
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 65,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 64,062 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 62,977 miles

General corrosion taking place

Pass 8 Mar 2023 61,947 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 61,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split into 2 pieces (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split into 2 pieces (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 60,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing from mid to rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front and nsr tyres 17 years old

osr tyre 25 years old

Pass 1 Mar 2021 59,024 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight blow from mid to rear exhaust joint (clamp bolt missing)

Fail 1 Mar 2021 59,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight blow from mid to rear exhaust joint (clamp bolt missing)

Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,010 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,480 miles

Central Front figer on bonet

Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,598 miles

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

genral corroison to vechicle

Fail 28 Feb 2018 54,598 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

genral corroison to vechicle

Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,724 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,459 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 51,459 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 49,987 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,818 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non standard figure fitted to bonnet advice removal

Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,797 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,991 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,176 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,639 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,212 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 29,168 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,454 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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BGF 423 is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,165cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BGF 423, 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 BGF 423 registered?

BGF 423 is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is BGF 423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGF 423 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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