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P697 UAV

1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

223,180 mi
Last recorded223,180 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB133,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 UAV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 223,180 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers are poor

offside wing mirror damaged

rear arches corroded

rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 222,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

front wipers are poor

offside wing mirror damaged

rear arches corroded

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 214,738 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is in a poor condition

extensive corrosion on chassis and suspension components

offside front fog lamp is inoperative

offside wing morror is damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2016 214,672 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded center to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking center to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brakes not tested due to brake fluid leak

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

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

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

exhaust is in a poor condition

extensive corrosion on chassis and suspension components

offside front fog lamp is inoperative

offside wing morror is damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2015 206,866 miles

body mounts perished cracked

both front wheelbearngs have play /just mot legal

brake warning light flashes

chassis & outriggers corroded

handbrake effort low

n/s/f bumper insrcure

o/s mirror casing damaged

o/s/f tyre showing edge wear

rear discs very poor/just mot lgal,unable to see condition of any brake pads

tyre size 245/70/16t

under bonnet brake pipe routed very badly & not secured properly /just mot legal

Fail 5 Jun 2015 206,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body mounts perished cracked

both front wheelbearngs have play /just mot legal

brake warning light flashes

chassis & outriggers corroded

handbrake effort low

n/s/f bumper insrcure

o/s mirror casing damaged

o/s/f tyre showing edge wear

rear discs very poor/just mot lgal,unable to see condition of any brake pads

tyre size 245/70/16t

under bonnet brake pipe routed very badly & not secured properly /just mot legal

Fail 13 Jun 2014 206,481 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 206,481 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 194,471 miles

body mounts perished/cracked

both rear tyre average 3.5mm & perished 245/70/16h

brake fluid level just above min & warning light flashes

brake pedal feels spongy

chassis & outriggers showing areas of corrossion

n/s/f bumper corner insecure

rear discs showing corrossion

unable to see condition of any brake pads suspect low

Fail 29 May 2013 194,365 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body mounts perished/cracked

both rear tyre average 3.5mm & perished 245/70/16h

brake fluid level just above min & warning light flashes

brake pedal feels spongy

chassis & outriggers showing areas of corrossion

n/s/f bumper corner insecure

rear discs showing corrossion

unable to see condition of any brake pads suspect low

Pass 1 Jun 2012 188,324 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

several brake pipes showing corrossion

unable to confirn condition of brake linings

Fail 23 May 2012 187,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres starting to perish

several brake pipes showing corrossion

unable to confirn condition of brake linings

unable to fully test front steering/suspension due to ball joint wear

Pass 24 May 2011 180,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

auxillary belts starting to crack & split 3 in total.

n/s washer only part working.

o/s side step missing / n/s side step brackets corroded & weakend.

rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

rear brake pipes corroded.

slight movement in top of steering colum unable to identify without futher investigating.

Fail 23 May 2011 179,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

auxillary belts starting to crack & split 3 in total.

n/s washer only part working.

o/s side step missing / n/s side step brackets corroded & weakend.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge.

rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

rear brake pipes corroded.

slight movement in top of steering colum unable to identify without futher investigating.

Pass 17 May 2010 172,111 miles

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 is getting low

offside front fog light inop

rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 May 2010 172,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 is getting low

offside front fog light inop

rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2009 163,172 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

n/s inner cv gaiter split

rear pads low

Fail 28 Apr 2009 163,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust slight blow

front discs worn

n/s inner cv gaiter split

rear pads low

Pass 21 May 2008 156,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate broken

Fail 21 May 2008 156,696 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate broken

Pass 25 May 2007 151,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 142,095 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 142,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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P697 UAV is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 133,668 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 Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P697 UAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P697 UAV is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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