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P488 ARY

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,108 mi
Last recorded132,108 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 ARY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 132,108 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 132,107 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 128,980 miles

n/s & o/s rear wheel arch's / bodywork rusted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 128,980 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear wheel arch's / bodywork rusted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 126,260 miles

n/s & o/s rear wheel arch's in poor condition / rusted

Pass 4 Jun 2014 123,025 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 119,220 miles

front propshaft rear joint badly worn

Fail 6 Jun 2013 119,220 miles

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

front propshaft rear joint badly worn

Pass 30 May 2012 115,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 110,934 miles

slight play in steering column locking mechanism

Pass 3 Jun 2010 105,167 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 100,087 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Jun 2008 96,444 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 90,621 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 86,131 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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P488 ARY is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P488 ARY, 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 P488 ARY registered?

P488 ARY is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P488 ARY safe to buy?

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