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P863 ERX

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

178,327 mi
Last recorded178,327 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 ERX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 178,327 miles

Front bumper mountings corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fuel pipe small split outlet filter

Pass 26 Oct 2017 162,000 miles

play in both front wheel bearings , front brake pads low

Fail 24 Oct 2017 161,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated ferrules (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated ferrules (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in both front wheel bearings , front brake pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2016 141,260 miles

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

front anti roll bar links have slight play in ball joints

Fail 21 Sep 2016 141,240 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

front anti roll bar links have slight play in ball joints

Pass 25 Sep 2015 135,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 132,460 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 132,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 130,032 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 130,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 130,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 128,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 128,707 miles

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 126,441 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 126,430 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 123,995 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 123,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 117,522 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 117,522 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 112,360 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 106,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 106,051 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 99,556 miles

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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P863 ERX is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P863 ERX, 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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What year was P863 ERX registered?

P863 ERX is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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