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P470 EUX

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,863 mi
Last recorded195,863 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 EUX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 195,863 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 195,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 191,124 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 191,124 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 183,127 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm across front o/s inner joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Oil leak engine ()

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear joint ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 183,122 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear comp valve to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking front to rear pipe joint (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm across front o/s inner joint (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to joint block at o/s front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Oil leak engine ()

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear joint ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened reduced pad contact (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016

rear o/s/disc slightly scored

Fail 8 Mar 2016

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear o/s/disc slightly scored

Fail 24 Mar 2015 168,270 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 168,270 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 157,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 157,254 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 143,906 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 143,906 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 137,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 137,074 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 137,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

nearside a offside inner cv gaiters insecure a split

Pass 21 Oct 2010 128,440 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 128,430 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 117,690 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 117,685 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 100,907 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 100,899 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,177 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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P470 EUX is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P470 EUX, 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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P470 EUX is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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