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P899 FBC

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

179,131 mi
Last recorded179,131 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 FBC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 179,131 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all under car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front and offside front body mount rubbers worn

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear suspension corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2018 177,685 miles

All brake pipes are coated heavily in grease

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear brakes binding slighty

Vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion throughout chassis, body and underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2017 177,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

All brake pipes heavily coated in grease

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear brakes binding slightly

Vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion throughout chassis, body and all underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2016 175,839 miles

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

heavy surface corrosion around front body mounts

slight corrosion around o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 9 Jul 2016 175,836 miles

Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked n/s and o/s front upper ball joints no lock nuts or lock washers (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

heavy surface corrosion around front body mounts

slight corrosion around o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 19 Mar 2016 175,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

heavy surface corrosion around front body mounts

slight corrosion around o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 4 Mar 2015 162,771 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Feb 2015 162,771 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Feb 2014 157,820 miles

headlamps have some water inside.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 156,273 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 156,273 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 151,262 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 146,830 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 140,998 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 138,154 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 138,154 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 135,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 135,943 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 132,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 26 Jan 2006 128,830 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 128,830 miles

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

exhaust system leaking very slightly

o/s front headlight has condensation on the inside (but not effecting beam image)

very small leak from o/s rear shock obsorber

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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P899 FBC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P899 FBC, 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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P899 FBC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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