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P148 WUF

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,872 mi
Last recorded92,872 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 WUF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 92,872 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 92,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 84,574 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 84,547 miles

Central Front Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 74,287 miles

Both front lower swivel ball joint dust covers split.

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

Pass 11 May 2018 64,049 miles

Offside Front lower cross member corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking within tread-just legal

brake pipes corroded

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with slight play

front tyre cracked within tread-just legal

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 64,049 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front lower cross member corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking within tread-just legal

brake pipes corroded

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with slight play

front tyre cracked within tread-just legal

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 61,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted , preventing a full inspection

Pass 16 May 2016 58,868 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with play

front body mounts corroded

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight lift

vehicle fitted with sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 20 May 2015 55,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 55,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 55,178 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 54,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 53,974 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 53,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 52,359 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 51,190 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 50,243 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 48,736 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,198 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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P148 WUF is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P148 WUF, 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 P148 WUF registered?

P148 WUF is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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