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P573 VCK

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,925 mi
Last recorded154,925 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 VCK
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 154,925 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 147,999 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 143,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

Fail 18 Nov 2022 143,342 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 139,348 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed and corroded by body mount but all other 7 are ok

Pass 17 Nov 2020 136,468 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 132,600 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 132,600 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 126,860 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 126,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 120,247 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 120,247 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 114,140 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 114,140 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 108,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 104,322 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,501 miles

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

various areas of surface corrosion to chassis and underside of body.

Fail 19 Dec 2013 98,498 miles

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

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

various areas of surface corrosion to chassis and underside of body.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 90,065 miles

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

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)

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 84,780 miles

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

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

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

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 77,403 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and chassis.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,917 miles

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

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

various areas of surface corrosion to chassis and underside of body.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,741 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 66,910 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 63,927 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 59,834 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in tyre

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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P573 VCK is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 P573 VCK, 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 P573 VCK registered?

P573 VCK is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P573 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P573 VCK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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