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P216 POT

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,744 mi
Last recorded177,744 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 POT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 177,744 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 177,648 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 167,519 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 161,791 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 161,778 miles

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

Offside Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 160,786 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to rear axle flexi brake hose corroded and pitted at ends. ok (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member and body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Lower steering universal joint corroded but ok at present.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe to lcv corroded and pitted at end. ok (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front middle and rear body mounting bushes all deteriorated but secure at time of test.

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose. ok at present. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe to lcv corroded and pitted at ends but ok (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front middle and rear body mountings deteriorated but secure at time of test.

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 May 2017 160,786 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to rear axle flexi brake hose corroded and pitted at ends. ok (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member and body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Lower steering universal joint corroded but ok at present.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe to lcv corroded and pitted at end. ok (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front middle and rear body mounting bushes all deteriorated but secure at time of test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose. ok at present. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe to lcv corroded and pitted at ends but ok (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front middle and rear body mountings deteriorated but secure at time of test.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 159,538 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 158,468 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 157,053 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 148,032 miles

crack in windscreen

nearside front light lens damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2011 147,692 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake pads worn low

nearside front light lens damaged

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 127,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

accident damaged to n/s of vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2010 127,440 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

accident damaged to n/s of vehicle

engine oil level low (strong advise)

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s step insecure

o/s inner cv boot split

oil filler cap missing

Pass 6 Oct 2009 107,192 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 100,036 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 93,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 85,948 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 79,902 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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P216 POT is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P216 POT, 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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P216 POT is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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