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P870 NKW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,576 mi
Last recorded143,576 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 NKW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 143,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald inner/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 142,753 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 141,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 139,114 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 139,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 135,023 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 131,198 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 131,193 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 123,828 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 123,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 117,323 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 110,113 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 110,113 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 104,893 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 98,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,547 miles

Both rear tyres wearing more on inside edges.

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,941 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,014 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 63,207 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 60,191 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 56,041 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 51,865 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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P870 NKW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P870 NKW, 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 P870 NKW registered?

P870 NKW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P870 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 NKW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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