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P437 RSX

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,587 mi
Last recorded148,587 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 RSX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 148,587 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 141,307 miles

Boot full unable to check rear seat belts

General underside corrosion

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Both rear coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 141,257 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Boot full unable to check rear seat belts

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Both rear coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 131,031 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 118,160 miles

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2014 114,107 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 114,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 112,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 112,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 108,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 108,541 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 103,009 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

varoius brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2010 96,268 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 96,268 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 89,832 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 84,451 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,127 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 71,638 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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P437 RSX is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P437 RSX, 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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P437 RSX is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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