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P430 EVJ

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,042 mi
Last recorded186,042 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 EVJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 186,042 miles

Central Exhaust joiner bolt missing

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear seats removed time of test

Wax oiled underneath vehicle

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 178,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Slight leak from power steering pump

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 170,930 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 170,895 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 163,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Top brake light not functioning.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 155,195 miles

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

Chassis has been repaired and sealed.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Jul 2019 155,124 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Chassis has been repaired and sealed.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 151,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear seat folded,

Rear 7pin socket mounting plate poor condition,

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 147,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose,some pipes greased, (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 142,728 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion not in perscribed area (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing damper poor condition ()

both front tyres low on outside edges

Fail 7 Jun 2016 142,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped along axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low through wheel (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion not in perscribed area (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing damper poor condition ()

both front tyres low on outside edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 138,447 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres worn close to limit

underside of vehicle has been covered in underseal

Pass 19 Jun 2014 135,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 131,408 miles

unable to assess brake pipes they are covered in gease

Pass 27 Jun 2012 124,874 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 120,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 120,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 115,935 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings, slight bind offside front brake and rear brake pipes covered in gease

Pass 24 Jun 2009 111,264 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 106,954 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 102,323 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 97,526 miles

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

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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P430 EVJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P430 EVJ, 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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P430 EVJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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