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P809 RSX

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,629 mi
Last recorded168,629 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 RSX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 May 2019 168,629 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

clutch slipping

water leak

Pass 21 Jun 2018 157,895 miles

FRONT AXLE PROP SHAFT U/J WORN.(EXCESSIVE)

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

PROP SHAFT DAMPER WORN.

SILL CORROSION O/S .

Pass 26 Jun 2017 147,454 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 147,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 147,268 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 147,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 147,094 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 147,084 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 143,107 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion to all brake pipes

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

general corrosion to body and chassis

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 15 May 2012 140,130 miles

all exhaust system corroded

brake pedal cover worn

corrosion to body

front wipers deterioratring

noise from alternaitor belt area

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 15 May 2012 140,130 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all exhaust system corroded

brake pedal cover worn

corrosion to body

front wipers deterioratring

noise from alternaitor belt area

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 135,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

all suspension components have corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2011 135,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

all suspension components have corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2010 125,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 120,100 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 114,313 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 106,090 miles

travel on foot brake pedal

Pass 21 Apr 2006 103,955 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 103,955 miles

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

advise front number plate

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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P809 RSX is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P809 RSX, 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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P809 RSX is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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