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P521 HMS

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

172,307 mi
Last recorded172,307 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 HMS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 172,307 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both Front Inner Wheel Arches At Front Mounting (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Front of Engine bay (2.3.3b)

Rear Axle Suspension Rubber bump stops deteriorated

Rear Propshaft Anti Vibration Damper Deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2015 172,306 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Fouling steering linkage o/s/f inner wheel arch (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Fouling steering linkage o/s/f (1.9.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking Above exhaust (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion Both Front Inner Wheel Arches At Front Mounting (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Front of Engine bay (2.3.3b)

Rear Axle Suspension Rubber bump stops deteriorated

Rear Propshaft Anti Vibration Damper Deteriorated

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Rear (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 166,161 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 166,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 154,495 miles

Excessive play in propshaft damper.

Oil leak from rear differential.

nearside front fog lamp inperative.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 154,495 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Excessive play in propshaft damper.

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

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

Oil leak from rear differential.

nearside front fog lamp inperative.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 144,010 miles

Oil leak

Rear differential input seal leaking.

Rear propshaft front damper rubber bushes deteriorated.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 144,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear differential input seal leaking.

Rear propshaft front damper rubber bushes deteriorated.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 133,485 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 128,978 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 128,978 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 118,432 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 118,432 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 109,684 miles

dampness at power steer pump

Fail 17 Nov 2008 109,679 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

dampness at power steer pump

Pass 22 Nov 2007 101,311 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 101,310 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 88,568 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 88,463 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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P521 HMS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,165cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P521 HMS, 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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P521 HMS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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