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M978 CTR

2007 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

357,421 mi
Last recorded357,421 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Isuzu Trooper138,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 CTR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 357,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2024 357,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 357,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v gaitor deteriorating

exhaust system deteriorating

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

unsure of front and rear brake pad thickness recommend further inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2021 353,420 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 337,020 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2019 305,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 277,276 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 268,691 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 264,911 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 264,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2014 264,400 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

No oil found in engine.

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 256,484 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 256,484 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 237,083 miles

Drivers seat belt webbing frayed.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Unable to check boot space fuly as customers belongings in boot.

Unable to check rearmost seat belts fully as customers belongings in boot.

Near side rear tyre exactly 1.6mm.

Off side rear tyre exactly 1.6mm.

Fail 23 Dec 2011 217,542 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 217,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 198,084 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 180,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 180,778 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 162,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 162,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 142,298 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 111,398 miles

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

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

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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M978 CTR is a 2007 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2007 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 138,098 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 M978 CTR, 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 19 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M978 CTR registered?

M978 CTR is a 2007 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is M978 CTR safe to buy?

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