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P558 UAV

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,257 mi
Last recorded202,257 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 UAV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 202,257 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

Fail 23 May 2016 202,241 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2015 200,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge/ perished

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear lower inner wheel arches corroded

underside/ brake pipes coated

Pass 12 May 2014 197,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

eng oil overfull

Fail 12 May 2014 197,211 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

eng oil overfull

Pass 15 May 2013 192,987 miles

oil leak / slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing / wipers smearing

Pass 10 May 2012 187,649 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 175,301 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 166,045 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 166,001 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 155,332 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 143,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all tyres perrished

powersteering fluid leak around front pipe to pump area

some deep cuts in both offside tyres sidewalls

some play in offside front wheel bearing

some play in steering system

Fail 13 May 2008 143,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all tyres perrished

powersteering fluid leak around front pipe to pump area

some deep cuts in both offside tyres sidewalls

some play in offside front wheel bearing

some play in steering system

Pass 14 May 2007 132,158 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 132,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 118,677 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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P558 UAV is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red 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 P558 UAV, 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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P558 UAV is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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