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P780 PFM

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,066 mi
Last recorded143,066 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 PFM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 143,066 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 142,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

near side rear tyre wearing low

off side inner cv gaiter split

off side rear tyre worn to limits

pedal anti-slip material worn and split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Aug 2008 131,819 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 131,819 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 118,673 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced deterioration of front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

advanced deterioration of front drivers seat

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

inside of vehicle is fithy & under body [chassis]

Fail 2 Jul 2007 118,673 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced deterioration of front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

advanced deterioration of front drives seat

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

inside of vehicle is fithy & sume parts of under body [chassis]

Pass 8 Jun 2006 101,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s side step insercure

Fail 8 Jun 2006 101,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s side step insercure

Pass 10 Jun 2005 91,813 miles

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

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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P780 PFM is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P780 PFM, 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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P780 PFM is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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