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P41 BEL

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

153,838 mi
Last recorded153,838 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 BEL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 153,838 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 148,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 146,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 141,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 138,064 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 133,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2020 130,096 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 125,803 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 125,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 121,492 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 121,492 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 115,910 miles

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

pads low all round

Pass 4 May 2016 110,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 104,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 100,175 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 100,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 98,299 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 90,921 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 90,921 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 87,627 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 87,627 miles

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

Various areas of corrosion evident

Pass 12 May 2010 86,159 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 86,159 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 83,422 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 78,247 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 72,301 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 65,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads getting low

Pass 12 May 2006 65,980 miles

front pads getting low

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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P41 BEL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P41 BEL, 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 P41 BEL registered?

P41 BEL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P41 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P41 BEL shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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