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P401 PVR

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

194,342 mi
Last recorded194,342 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 PVR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 194,342 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 194,342 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

all tyres close to limit.

all wheel arches corroded but not holed

all wheel arches corroded but not holed

Fail 26 Jun 2017 194,341 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

all tyres close to limit.

all wheel arches corroded but not holed

all wheel arches corroded but not holed

Pass 4 Aug 2016 191,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear indicator lens damaged

Oil leak ()

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

underside of vehicle,corroded.

Fail 28 Jul 2016 191,405 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust snapped (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to compensator,(chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short tow bar wiring (1.9.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear indicator lens damaged

Oil leak ()

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

underside of vehicle,corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 188,768 miles

rear brake pipes greased.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 188,767 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake pipes greased.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 184,766 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 184,766 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 172,149 miles

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 23 May 2013 172,149 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 22 May 2012 162,348 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 155,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate damaged but still legible

Fail 10 Jun 2011 155,666 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate damaged but still legible

Fail 2 Jun 2011 155,574 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 149,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 149,375 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 143,420 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to the n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt

Fail 10 Jun 2009 143,420 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to the n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt

Pass 10 Jun 2008 133,406 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 126,559 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 126,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 188,133 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 118,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 107,508 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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P401 PVR is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 P401 PVR, 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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P401 PVR is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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