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P471 FST

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,386 mi
Last recorded157,386 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 FST
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 157,386 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 140,683 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre cuts in tread

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

slight play in nearside front top balljoint

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 31 Oct 2011 140,683 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre cuts in tread

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

slight play in nearside front top balljoint

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2011 134,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 134,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 134,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 128,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 128,799 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 124,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 118,872 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 118,765 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 111,653 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 106,904 miles

both rear discs rusted on out side edges

near side front head lamp damp inside

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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P471 FST is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P471 FST, 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 P471 FST registered?

P471 FST is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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