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P291 KOP

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

272,048 mi
Last recorded272,048 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 KOP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 272,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 272,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 263,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 254,431 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 254,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 242,823 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 242,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 228,563 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 228,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 213,257 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 213,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 199,455 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 199,455 miles

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

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

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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P291 KOP is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P291 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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P291 KOP is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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