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L677 RET

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

289,150 mi
Last recorded289,150 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL677 RET
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 289,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all body mountings slight rusted

Fail 21 Sep 2018 288,946 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all body mountings slight rusted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 287,755 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion held up to finger and thumb pressure inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 287,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis body mounting (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rubber body mounting excessively perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rubber body mounting excessively perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2016 282,812 miles

Front propshaft rear u/j excessive play

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 282,802 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system fouling wheel rubs on anti-roll bar in full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Front propshaft rear u/j excessive play

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 275,395 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 261,556 miles

slight lateral movement in steering columb

Pass 14 May 2013 241,120 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 231,694 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 231,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2011 224,345 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 224,345 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 217,981 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 208,157 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2009 208,157 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 195,872 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 195,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 184,826 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 177,180 miles

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

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

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

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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L677 RET is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L677 RET, 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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L677 RET is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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