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P657 TMW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

137,158 mi
Last recorded137,158 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 TMW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 137,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 137,110 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount area marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount area marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 133,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central pipe & rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 133,897 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central pipe & rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 131,594 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 128,936 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 125,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 122,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 118,552 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 117,575 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,717 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 108,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,677 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 102,938 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,910 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,551 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion around both front body mounts

front body mounts perished and corroded

slight leak from rear differential pinion seal

Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very slight misting of oil around offside rear hub

Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,249 miles

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

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

slight misting of oil round offside rear hub

Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,668 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 86,369 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 86,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 81,486 miles

Rear seats have been removed so vehicle was tested as a 5 saeter not 7 seater

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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P657 TMW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P657 TMW, 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 P657 TMW registered?

P657 TMW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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