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P498 HBC

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,864 mi
Last recorded114,864 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 HBC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 114,864 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 114,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 108,069 miles

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot insecurely mounted

offside rear stop/tail lamp cracked (not showing white light)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 108,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot insecurely mounted

offside rear stop/tail lamp cracked (not showing white light)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 91,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2008 91,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2006 68,798 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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P498 HBC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P498 HBC, 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 P498 HBC registered?

P498 HBC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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