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P531 ECJ

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

255,732 mi
Last recorded255,732 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 ECJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 255,732 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 245,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 240,470 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 234,065 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 228,323 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 220,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake Discs In Poor Condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Front Brake Discs In Poor Condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 210,429 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)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 210,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 29 Oct 2008 197,492 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 178,223 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 160,716 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 160,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively 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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P531 ECJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P531 ECJ, 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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P531 ECJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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