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P283 JNA

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,960 mi
Last recorded156,960 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 JNA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 156,960 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 156,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both sides vehicle steps are corroded at the mountings

Pass 22 Jan 2015 155,604 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 150,330 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 150,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 147,328 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 144,767 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 144,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 140,681 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 140,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 13,766 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 137,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 134,160 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 131,791 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 131,788 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Fail 6 Jan 2007 126,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

brake pipes rusty

o/s/f cv boot starting to crack

rear tyres getting low

underbody rust

Pass 6 Jan 2007 126,739 miles

brake pipes rusty

o/s/f cv boot starting to crack

rear tyres getting low

underbody rust

Pass 6 Jan 2006 122,607 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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P283 JNA is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P283 JNA, 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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P283 JNA is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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