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P496 WCW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,307 mi
Last recorded130,307 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 WCW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 130,307 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 130,307 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 124,298 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 124,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 118,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 113,318 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 113,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 107,086 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 107,086 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 105,684 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 95,785 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 95,609 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Mar 2007 88,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 88,368 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 81,641 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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P496 WCW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P496 WCW, 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 P496 WCW registered?

P496 WCW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P496 WCW safe to buy?

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