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P131 VVL

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,294 mi
Last recorded164,294 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 VVL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 164,294 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2010 155,901 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 155,901 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 148,220 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 148,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 134,073 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 134,073 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 132,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 117,970 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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P131 VVL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P131 VVL, 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 P131 VVL registered?

P131 VVL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P131 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 VVL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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