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P916 SMW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,767 mi
Last recorded213,767 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 SMW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 213,767 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 213,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compesater (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch and step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 205,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 202,825 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 202,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked inner (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 195,772 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 188,454 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 182,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 171,521 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 162,387 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 154,439 miles

ADISE CRAKING TO O/S FRONT CV AND N/S INNER CV WEAR TO O/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 3 Apr 2009 142,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 3 Apr 2009 142,790 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 23 Feb 2009 142,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

o/s bull bar mounting broken n/s bull bar mounting corroded and damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2008 140,143 miles

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

chip in windscreen.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 140,143 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

chip in windscreen.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 133,504 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 133,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front inner cv gators split

Pass 31 May 2006 127,172 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 127,172 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2005 119,963 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 119,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P916 SMW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P916 SMW, 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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P916 SMW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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