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P501 WCW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,443 mi
Last recorded183,443 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 WCW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 183,443 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front windscreen has sun strip across top of windscreen.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak on engine.

Rear tail gate door difficult to open.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 183,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And ball joint dry and noisy. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front windscreen has sun strip across top of windscreen.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak on engine.

Rear tail gate door difficult to open.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 177,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 177,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 171,793 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 6 Dec 2012 169,702 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 166,276 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 166,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 162,436 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 159,834 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 157,523 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007
Fail 23 Nov 2007 155,148 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Nov 2006
Fail 27 Nov 2006 148,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 139,999 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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P501 WCW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P501 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 P501 WCW registered?

P501 WCW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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