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P729 VTC

1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB

White Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,002 mi
Last recorded149,002 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB116,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 VTC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 149,002 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 148,980 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 145,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 145,842 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

radiator rotten

Pass 28 Mar 2007 138,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight judder on service brake

Pass 13 Apr 2006 128,878 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 128,672 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB?

Based on 895 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,031
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 110
position lamp(s) not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
wheel bearing has excessive play 29
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P729 VTC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB in White with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 116,622 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 Duty SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P729 VTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P729 VTC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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