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P288 KOP

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,700 mi
Last recorded100,700 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 KOP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 100,700 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 100,699 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,809 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,866 miles

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

O/S sun visor weak.Slight steering column movement.Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.Sill covers fitted.N/S/F bump stop rubber missing.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,699 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/S sun visor loose.Sill covers fitted.O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.Brake warning light on dash.Slight unbalance rear footbrake and n/s/r noisy on application and slight binding.

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 85,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/S sun visor loose.Sill covers fitted.O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.Brake warning light on dash.Slight unbalance rear footbrake and n/s/r noisy on application and slight binding.

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,338 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front chassis,brake pipes and floors all corroding

n/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 6 Jan 2010 82,292 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front chassis,brake pipes and floors all corroding

n/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 78,416 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 78,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Near side front bump stop missing

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front chassis and rear crossbeam corroding

n/s parking brake outer cable melted

n/s/f bump stop loose

rear chassis corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2008 74,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front chassis and rear crossbeam corroding

n/s parking brake outer cable melted

n/s/f bump stop loose

rear chassis corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2007 69,386 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 69,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front body mount areas corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2006 64,399 miles

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P288 KOP is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P288 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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P288 KOP is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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