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P173 VEU

1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,537 mi
Last recorded167,537 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB116,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 VEU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty SWB
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 167,537 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2010 167,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2009 153,906 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Sep 2009 153,906 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jul 2008 125,217 miles

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

o/s and n/s sill step mounts corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 96,799 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 96,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s and n/s sill step front support weak

Pass 13 Jul 2006 73,937 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 73,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB?

Based on 895 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,031
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 110
position lamp(s) not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
wheel bearing has excessive play 29
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P173 VEU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 116,622 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 Duty SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P173 VEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P173 VEU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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