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P417 JEC

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,976 mi
Last recorded128,976 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 JEC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 128,976 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 126,806 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTRAL crossmember badly corroded (HOLED) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/F body mount badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired N/S central body mounting excessively corroded (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired REAR panard rod is not connected due to corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres close to legal limit, cracking and perished, misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/ sill corroded (HOLED) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 125,615 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 125,580 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 123,501 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 122,084 miles

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2016 122,084 miles

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 120,131 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 117,866 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 112,788 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 112,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 107,057 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 99,422 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 99,422 miles

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

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 89,636 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 89,636 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 80,885 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 80,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 80,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 72,263 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 72,263 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 65,419 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 65,419 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 60,838 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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P417 JEC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P417 JEC, 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 P417 JEC registered?

P417 JEC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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