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P132 VEE

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

227,889 mi
Last recorded227,889 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 VEE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 227,889 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 222,566 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 216,169 miles
Fail 16 May 2023
Pass 9 Dec 2021 212,469 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 202,780 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 197,572 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 197,481 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 183,018 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

possible derv leak on tank

Pass 27 Feb 2014 177,157 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 177,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 170,971 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 170,796 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 166,374 miles

signs of wetness around fuel tank

Fail 22 Feb 2012 166,188 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

signs of wetness around fuel tank

Pass 23 Feb 2011 158,378 miles

slight pedal creap

Pass 11 Mar 2010 150,324 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 142,191 miles

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

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal spongey

slight tightness in nearside front lower susp.joint

Pass 26 Feb 2008 134,750 miles

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

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

nearside front lower suspension joint partially seized squeak on turning & bounce

Pass 7 Mar 2007 126,211 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 115,454 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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P132 VEE is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VEE, 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 P132 VEE registered?

P132 VEE is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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