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P262 FAO

1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,166 mi
Last recorded187,166 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB133,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 FAO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 187,166 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 185,007 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 185,007 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 183,935 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 183,929 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 180,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 180,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 177,542 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 177,535 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 169,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 164,136 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 164,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 151,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 130,265 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 110,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 104,748 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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P262 FAO is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 133,668 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 Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P262 FAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P262 FAO is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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