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P157 VEU

1997 Isuzu Trooper

White Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

206,209 mi
Last recorded206,209 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 VEU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2026 206,209 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2025 203,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2024 201,875 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 200,107 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 196,398 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2021 192,698 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on front door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 190,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 188,625 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 187,311 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 185,361 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 183,270 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 180,916 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 178,586 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 175,757 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 172,911 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 169,664 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 162,462 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 152,760 miles

Oil leak

both front inner cv gaitors split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Feb 2008 141,498 miles

Both front inner CV gaitors split

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 126,983 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

clutch fluid resovoir cap missing

Pass 3 Mar 2006 107,871 miles

drivers seat is starting to callepse

nail in tyre

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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P157 VEU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P157 VEU, 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 P157 VEU registered?

P157 VEU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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