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P908 FOD

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2559cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

176,829 mi
Last recorded176,829 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 FOD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,559cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 176,829 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 175,527 miles

slight wear in both front shocks lower bushes

underside of jeep rusty

Pass 11 May 2023 174,732 miles

Underside of car rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2021 173,459 miles

Underside of car rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2020 171,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 168,694 miles

Under side of car surface rust.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 167,276 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 166,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2016 161,261 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 161,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 152,046 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 146,768 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 146,768 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 136,836 miles

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

no seats in rear at time of test

Fail 4 Jun 2013 136,836 miles

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

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

no seats in rear at time of test

Pass 29 May 2012 129,816 miles

Centre Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 129,816 miles

Centre Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 120,912 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 111,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 102,188 miles

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

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

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

small play in stering ilder

Pass 9 Jun 2009 102,188 miles

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

small play in stering ilder

Pass 28 May 2008 91,496 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 82,070 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 74,199 miles

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

water leak bottom hose

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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P908 FOD is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,559cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 P908 FOD, 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 P908 FOD registered?

P908 FOD is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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