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P255 TNP

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,636 mi
Last recorded239,636 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 TNP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 239,636 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all chassis very corroded

tailgate handle broken

Fail 17 Apr 2018 239,630 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all chassis very corroded

tailgate handle broken

Pass 10 Aug 2016 229,142 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsr wheel arch corroded

osr light cluster damaged

osr wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 229,127 miles

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

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side foot step (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsr wheel arch corroded

osr light cluster damaged

osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 236,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bumper damaged

whole underside corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 236,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s suspension low

rear bumper damaged

whole underside corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 232,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 232,378 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 225,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 219,526 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s front w/screen chipped,o/s front h/light lens damaged,o/s rear bumper corner insecure !!

n/s passenger s/step damaged. slight oil leak off power steering.

rear fog light on trailor socket n/w [this is due to become part of the mot failures soon !!]

Pass 6 Jun 2011 211,524 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s front w/screen chipped [needs repairing!]

n/s running board damaged.

o.s front h/light lens damaged,o/s rear light lens damaged.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s indicators not cancelling off steering wheel?

Fail 6 Jun 2011 211,524 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s front w/screen chipped [needs repairing!]

n/s running board damaged.

o.s front h/light lens damaged,o/s rear light lens damaged.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s indicators not cancelling off steering wheel?

Pass 4 Jun 2010 205,090 miles

damadge to front screen, o/s/f headlight damadged, n/s no plate light dull, no reverse light on n/s, play in front wheel bearings, front discs lipped, both rear tyres close to limit, o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2010 205,090 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

damadge to front screen, o/s/f headlight damadged, n/s no plate light dull, no reverse light on n/s, play in front wheel bearings, front discs lipped, both rear tyres close to limit, o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2009 199,123 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 183,899 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 168,909 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 156,841 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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P255 TNP is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P255 TNP, 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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P255 TNP is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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