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P171 XAG

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

148,154 mi
Last recorded148,154 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 148,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 147,230 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 146,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 145,692 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 145,692 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 144,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 144,116 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 144,115 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 144,115 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 143,468 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 143,468 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 142,373 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 142,373 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 140,615 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 140,615 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)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 138,662 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 138,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 136,494 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 134,716 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 132,976 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 131,197 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 131,197 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 129,770 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 129,770 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 128,359 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 128,359 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009
Fail 12 Aug 2009

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 125,303 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 123,883 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 123,883 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 122,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 122,460 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 120,489 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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P171 XAG is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 P171 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

P171 XAG is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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