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P68 HFC

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

110,199 mi
Last recorded110,199 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 HFC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 110,199 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 110,198 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative both rear (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 106,092 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 106,092 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 106,092 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 103,364 miles

Nearside Rear lens repaired with tape

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 103,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Towbar component defective electric plug (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lens repaired with tape

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 100,839 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

damp at power steering box

front both sides body mounts excessively corroded not insecure

headlamp aim on two

Fail 7 Oct 2020 100,839 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

damp at power steering box

front both sides body mounts excessively corroded not insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S front brake back plate deteriorated.

Fail 4 Mar 2019 97,465 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture At T piece. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake test not carried out, rigid brake pipe failure.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/s front brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,548 miles

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

O/S rear lamp has damage.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear out riggers corroded for rear bumper support.

Spare wheel fitted to N/S rear

Storage unit fitted to rear of vehicle tailgate.

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 94,025 miles

offside rear brake disc shield badly corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 94,019 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake disc shield badly corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 89,787 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2011 89,735 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

1.perishing in both l/h side tyres

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

Pass 11 May 2010 88,591 miles

perishing on all tyres sidewalls and tread areas.

Fail 10 May 2010 88,591 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

perishing on all tyres sidewalls and tread areas.

Pass 21 May 2009 86,693 miles

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

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

perishing on both front and right hand rear tyres

Fail 21 May 2009 86,693 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

perishing on both front and right hand rear tyres

Pass 20 May 2008 84,548 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

perishing on both right hand tyres

Fail 20 May 2008 84,548 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

perishing on both right hand tyres

Pass 21 May 2007 82,030 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2006 79,377 miles

1.corrosion on all brake hoses shrouds and suspension members

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

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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P68 HFC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 P68 HFC, 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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P68 HFC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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