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P791 EWL

1997 Isuzu Trooper

White Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

330,000 mi
Last recorded330,000 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 EWL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 330,000 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 330,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 326,752 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 326,752 miles

Brake performance not tested due to o/s/f brake pipe bursting (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 319,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 301,356 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 289,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

handbrake reading just pass mot

Fail 28 Jul 2017 289,278 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 273,701 miles

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

Fuel tank has slight leak.

Slight oil leak from engine.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 273,701 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank has slight leak.

Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 254,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 236,553 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 236,553 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 219,939 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 204,649 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 190,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 186,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 179,981 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 179,981 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 176,191 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 174,332 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 171,209 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2006 171,133 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

coolant leaking

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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P791 EWL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 P791 EWL, 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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P791 EWL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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