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P132 KAV

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,428 mi
Last recorded94,428 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 KAV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 94,428 miles

Corrosion to chassis and suspension parts

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 94,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Corrosion to chassis and suspension parts

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 94,352 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 94,220 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 94,178 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 93,883 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 93,797 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 93,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,465 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,888 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 92,484 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 92,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 92,340 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 90,620 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,662 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 88,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,895 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 84,465 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 84,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 83,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 82,816 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 81,628 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 75,173 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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P132 KAV is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P132 KAV, 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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P132 KAV is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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