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P879 JTS

1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

162,469 mi
Last recorded162,469 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB116,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 JTS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty SWB
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2009 162,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front wiper blades judder.

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 157,293 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 157,293 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 151,063 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 150,960 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes under vehicle getting rusty

underside of vehicle getting rusty advise underseal

Pass 13 Jun 2006 145,436 miles

chassis is rusty

exhaust silencer is rusty

fuel pipes are rusty

rear diff oil seal is leaking

Fail 5 Jun 2006 145,253 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

brake pipes from front to rear are rusty

chassis is rusty

exhaust silencer is rusty

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f brake pipe is rusty

rear diff oil seal is leaking

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB?

Based on 895 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,031
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 110
position lamp(s) not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
wheel bearing has excessive play 29
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P879 JTS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 116,622 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 Duty SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P879 JTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P879 JTS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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