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P277 KOP

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

178,964 mi
Last recorded178,964 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 KOP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 178,964 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 177,566 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 175,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 175,889 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 174,011 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 172,392 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 170,810 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 169,798 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 168,889 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 167,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 167,240 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 166,142 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 166,134 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - to - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - to - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded t - piece to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 165,252 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 164,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 162,859 miles

chassis has slight corrossion (surface rust)

n/s/r to o/s/r brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 161,487 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 152,409 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 152,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 142,243 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 142,243 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 130,606 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 119,181 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 119,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 105,018 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 89,844 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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P277 KOP is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P277 KOP, 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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What year was P277 KOP registered?

P277 KOP is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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