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P171 VEU

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

196,454 mi
Last recorded196,454 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 VEU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 196,454 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 195,751 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 195,119 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 193,647 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 190,852 miles

rear axles showing signs of rust

Pass 2 Nov 2020 189,029 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 189,002 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired sensing valve bracket is corroded and valve is not supported (1.1.17 (a))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under neath in various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear brake effort is very low

Pass 2 Nov 2019 185,021 miles

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

Rear service brake efforts only just met requirements

Pass 31 Oct 2018 181,307 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from turbo and slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 176,792 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 173,112 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 168,983 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 168,962 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 162,813 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 154,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 145,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 145,399 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 135,981 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 128,021 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 121,644 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 114,016 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 107,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 101,684 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 98,071 miles

Centre 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outer cv gaitors perished

both head lamps slightly loose

both o/s tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tail light lens cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2005 96,559 miles

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

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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P171 VEU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P171 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 P171 VEU registered?

P171 VEU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P171 VEU safe to buy?

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