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P188 DPC

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,102 mi
Last recorded137,102 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 DPC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2012 137,102 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipe on rear axle rusty

cam belt fluctuating when engine running. strong advisory to get belt/tensioner/pulleys checked

engine noisey

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2011 135,126 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 135,064 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

metal brake pipe across rear axle rusty

nearside rear tyre needs inflating

radiator badly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 132,930 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 132,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 128,620 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 125,136 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 125,136 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 119,889 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 112,749 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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P188 DPC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P188 DPC, 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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P188 DPC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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