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P378 DAW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,326 mi
Last recorded115,326 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 DAW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 115,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear arches corroded

underbody corrosion structural rigidity not reduced

Pass 30 Nov 2019 110,566 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 110,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure brake disc/drum back plate excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 108,019 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 108,012 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 106,689 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 106,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 105,792 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 105,792 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 103,646 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 103,646 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 100,201 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 100,201 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 97,656 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 97,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 95,021 miles

difficult to assess condition of chassis and prescribed areas previoous repairs carried out and underseal applied

Pass 9 Jun 2011 93,698 miles

repairs have been carried out to chassis/crossmember underseal has been applied difficult to assess correct condition

Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,064 miles

repairs have been carried out to chassis/crossmembers underseal has been applied difficult to assess correct condition

Fail 21 Jun 2010 91,064 miles

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

repairs have been carried out to chassis/crossmembers underseal has been applied difficult to assess correct condition

Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,955 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 86,949 miles

Centre Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 79,703 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 79,696 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 75,249 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 75,249 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 67,881 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 67,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 62,132 miles

signs of corrosion variouse brake pipes

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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P378 DAW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P378 DAW, 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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P378 DAW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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