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P797 EWL

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,350 mi
Last recorded136,350 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 EWL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 136,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s/r back plate damp with oil

Fail 6 Feb 2019 136,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s/r back plate damp with oil

Pass 7 Feb 2018 135,447 miles

n/s/f shocker bush slight play

n/s/r axle seal slight seep of oil

Pass 6 Feb 2017 134,885 miles

both rear chassi legs slight corrosion

o/s/r brake disc surface corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2016 134,257 miles

rear prop uj slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2015 133,357 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 132,129 miles

both rear chassi legs slight corrosion

n/s outer sill body damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 131,162 miles

both rear chassi legs slight corrosion

n/s/r brake back plate damp with oil

Pass 1 Feb 2012 129,092 miles

n/s/r back plate damp with oil

o/s/r chassi slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2011 126,188 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 126,185 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

25% imbalance rear brakes

n/s hand brake lower reading than o/s

Pass 28 Jan 2010 120,035 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 120,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2009 113,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 105,363 miles

slight deterioration - rear number plate

weather cover of o/s/r shocker deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2008 105,354 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight deterioration - rear number plate

weather cover of o/s/r shocker deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2007 100,221 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 100,221 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P797 EWL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 P797 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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P797 EWL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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