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P401 HOP

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,616 mi
Last recorded200,616 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 HOP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 200,616 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 194,392 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 186,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ABOVE PLATE NEAR SHOCK ABSORBER. (3.6.B.2c)

WORN FRONT PROP UJ.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 186,488 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH ENDS BOTH SIDES. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ABOVE PLATE NEAR SHOCK ABSORBER. (3.6.B.2c)

WORN FRONT PROP UJ.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 179,330 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 171,565 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 164,307 miles

Exhaust mount incorrect.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 156,357 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 149,225 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 149,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 141,881 miles

rear plate starting to fade

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 100,714 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 123,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 110,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 110,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.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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P401 HOP is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P401 HOP, 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 P401 HOP registered?

P401 HOP is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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