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P497 DHH

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,656 mi
Last recorded129,656 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 DHH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 129,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 127,806 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 126,452 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 124,929 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 122,803 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 122,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 119,342 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 116,072 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 112,642 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 108,862 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear brake discs rusty

rear number plate in poor condition

steel brake pipes rusty

underbody rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2011 108,862 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear brake discs rusty

rear number plate in poor condition

steel brake pipes rusty

underbody rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2010 104,605 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 99,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 93,663 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 87,943 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 85,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,081 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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P497 DHH is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P497 DHH, 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 P497 DHH registered?

P497 DHH is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P497 DHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 DHH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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