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P655 FUJ

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

114,181 mi
Last recorded114,181 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 FUJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 114,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also light cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 114,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also light cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 113,438 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 112,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 111,047 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 109,741 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 109,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 107,095 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 107,095 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 106,332 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 104,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 102,297 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x 2 (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 100,132 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,011 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,909 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 92,037 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,132 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,438 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,575 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 84,270 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,421 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 82,383 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 79,892 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 77,474 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 74,877 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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P655 FUJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P655 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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What year was P655 FUJ registered?

P655 FUJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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