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P159 HMS

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,878 mi
Last recorded149,878 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 149,878 miles

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

rear seats not fitted

under side of vehicle covered with under seal

Fail 28 Feb 2020 149,859 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount pres area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both mounts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near tow bar mounts both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seats not fitted in boot at time of test

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

play in front prop rear joint

Pass 21 Feb 2019 147,801 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 147,801 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 147,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 144,603 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear rear seats not fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 140,318 miles

no rear passenger seats fitted

Fail 28 May 2015 140,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

no rear passenger seats fitted

Pass 9 May 2008 135,774 miles

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and the inner edge is worn bald

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension components corroded

Tyre pressure low in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has three nails in it

Fail 9 May 2008 135,774 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and the inner edge is worn bald

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension components corroded

Tyre pressure low in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has three nails in it

Pass 3 Jan 2007 124,692 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 114,145 miles

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

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

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 HMS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HMS, 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 HMS registered?

P159 HMS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 8 July 1997.

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