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P20 DAB

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Black Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

133,495 mi
Last recorded133,495 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 DAB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 133,495 miles

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

engine oil slight leak

gear oil slight leak at transfer box

under this car has a lot of rust on chassis and suspension components but is not weak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 133,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

engine oil slight leak

gear oil slight leak at transfer box

under this car has a lot of rust on chassis and suspension components but is not weak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 133,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 133,361 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

batteries insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2011 133,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

front prop shaft worn

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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P20 DAB is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Black with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P20 DAB, 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 P20 DAB registered?

P20 DAB is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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