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P242 THU

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,302 mi
Last recorded209,302 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 THU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 209,302 miles

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

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

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

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

centre to rear section of exhaust blowing

rear chassis rails corroded (previous wielding to chassis)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 209,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

centre to rear section of exhaust blowing

rear chassis rails corroded (previous wielding to chassis)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 205,228 miles

Both front and rear inner anti-roll bar bushes have slight movement and play.

Both rear chassis rails heavily corroded, but not holed.

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Drivers side front tyre worn smooth on inner edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger side front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Passenger side reaqr lamp cracked but does not emit white light.

Plastic trims and running boards fitted to side sills.

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 198,563 miles

All front and rear metal suspension componants corroded.

Both outer anti-roll bar drop links and inner saddle bushes have slight play.

Front number plate cracked.

Passenger side front lower swivel dust cover split.

Passenger side rear wheel arch corroded.

Passenger side reqar lamp cracked but does not emit white light.

Plactic covers and running boards fitted to side sills.

Plastic trims fitted to door shuts.

Surface coirrosion to both drivers and passengers chassis rails front to rear.

Surface corrosion to all chassis outriggers.

Surface corrosioon to all body mounts.

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 198,427 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

All front and rear metal brake pipes previously greased.

All front and rear metal suspensionn componants heavily surface corroded.

Both front uoter anti-roll bar droplinks and inner saddle bushes have slight play and movement.

Front number plate cracked.

Heavy surface corrosion to both drivers and passengers side rear chassis rails.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger side lower swivel dust cover split.

Passenger side rear lamp unit cracked,but does not emit white light.

Plastic covers fitted to side sills.

Previous welding repairs to rear cross membere, chassis and body mounts.

Side running boards fitted to car.

Surface corrosion in passenger side rear wheel arch.

Surface corrosion to both drivers and passengers chassis rails front to rear.

Surface corrosion to each chassis outrigger and body mounting.

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 198,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 192,251 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 192,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 181,995 miles

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

both rear chassis rails corroding

slight play in steering column

slight wear in front propshaft front u/j

Fail 3 Mar 2009 181,954 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear chassis rails corroding

slight play in steering column

slight wear in front propshaft front u/j

Pass 12 Mar 2008 171,967 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 161,293 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 151,469 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 151,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front to rear metal brake pipes getting rusty.

fuel pipes corroded

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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P242 THU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P242 THU, 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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P242 THU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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