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P408 FAW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,411 mi
Last recorded112,411 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 FAW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,411 miles

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

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

slight wear front propshaft rear joint

underside of vehicle covered in soil

Fail 1 Feb 2014 109,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 109,760 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 105,459 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle covered in soil

Fail 6 Feb 2013 105,459 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle covered in soil

Pass 3 Feb 2012 102,290 miles

exhaust corroding slight leak front pipe

underside of vehicle covered in soil

Fail 31 Jan 2012 102,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust corroding slight leak front pipe

underside of vehicle covered in soil

Pass 7 Feb 2011 98,640 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 98,637 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 93,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 87,968 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 79,523 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Jun 2006 70,267 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 70,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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P408 FAW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P408 FAW, 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 P408 FAW registered?

P408 FAW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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