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P233 PRE

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

186,566 mi
Last recorded186,566 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 PRE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 186,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

propshaft rubber balance weight worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 182,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 176,009 miles

front screen chipped

n/s/f anti roll bar d bush worn

Pass 7 Nov 2012 171,810 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 17 Oct 2012 171,303 miles

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2011 164,430 miles

both front outer cv gaters perished

both front tyres perished

front brakes slightly inbalanced

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar d bush

Fail 14 Nov 2011 164,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front outer cv gaters perished

both front tyres perished

front brakes slightly inbalanced

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar d bush

Pass 25 Nov 2010 158,839 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 153,597 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 142,810 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 129,343 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 117,323 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 106,904 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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P233 PRE is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P233 PRE, 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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P233 PRE is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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