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P544 FUJ

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,174 mi
Last recorded105,174 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 FUJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,174 miles

Both front tyres have worn unevenly on inside edges and have perished and cracked.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at bias valve (3.6.B.2c)

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 20 Feb 2018 105,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres have worn unevenly on inside edges and have perished and cracked.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at bias valve (3.6.B.2c)

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 102,730 miles

Both front tyres have worn unevenly on inside edge.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2017 102,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking banjo bolt (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have worn unevenly on inside edge.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 99,533 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 99,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 95,241 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 93,794 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,572 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 92,572 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 89,191 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 84,836 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 81,948 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 81,948 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,444 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 76,635 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 76,635 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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P544 FUJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P544 FUJ, 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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P544 FUJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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