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P162 VEU

1997 Isuzu Trooper

White Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

262,919 mi
Last recorded262,919 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 VEU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 262,919 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wings and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 262,919 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wings and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 258,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Fog lights damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills and undersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 258,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Fog lights damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills and undersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 251,707 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 251,707 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 246,842 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Box condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis and undersills and cross members (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 242,634 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/floors/cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 242,634 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/floors/cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 236,238 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 236,228 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arches. both sides. rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sills. both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 226,059 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear body mounts corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 226,042 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear body mounts corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 219,023 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 213,518 miles

245 / 70 / 16 tyres fitted

Slight oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 208,323 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

various corrosion. (rear arches tapped up

Pass 26 Sep 2014 195,544 miles

dampness around lower front power steering pipes.

oil leak. signs of grease o/s/f outer cv boot.

play in steering column -advise investigation. heavy corrosion on both rear wheel arches near seatbelt mounting points.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 181,843 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 170,251 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 170,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 162,433 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 157,572 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 143,406 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 138,686 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 138,686 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 134,196 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 129,073 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 122,645 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 122,645 miles

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

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

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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P162 VEU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P162 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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P162 VEU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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