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P159 GNT

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,353 mi
Last recorded145,353 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 GNT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 145,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front chassis has slight corrosion

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2020 140,121 miles

Front body mounts have corrosion

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2020 140,121 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front body mounts have corrosion

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2019 135,573 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jan 2018 135,556 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside head lamp damp

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 26 Jan 2018 135,556 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside head lamp damp

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Feb 2017 135,543 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 135,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 135,532 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 135,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 135,516 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 135,483 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 135,483 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 135,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis starting to corrode

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Nov 2012 135,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

chassis starting to corrode

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Nov 2011 135,466 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 135,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 130,955 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 130,955 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 122,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 113,192 miles

unable to see true condition of all brake pipes at rear due to coating with grease / oil

Pass 17 Oct 2007 104,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 93,459 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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P159 GNT is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 P159 GNT, 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 P159 GNT registered?

P159 GNT is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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