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P92 WTX

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

177,643 mi
Last recorded177,643 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 WTX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 177,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both third row (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 177,609 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired insecure not attached to vehicle (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both third row (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 173,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around coil springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2025 173,628 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around coil springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2024 170,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os & ns behind coil springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 170,727 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns & os chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os & ns behind coil springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 167,741 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os & ns (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 167,741 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))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os & ns (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 165,348 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 165,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 158,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front body mount slightly corroded

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2020 158,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front blade poor condition

Offside Front body mount slightly corroded

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2019 154,429 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plate slightly deteriated

power steering box has fluid seepage

Fail 19 Jul 2019 154,429 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plate slightly deteriated

power steering box has fluid seepage

Pass 1 Aug 2018 149,041 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear/rear removed ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 149,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop rear u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear/rear removed ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 142,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 136,213 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre worn outer edge

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 May 2016 136,213 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre worn outer edge

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 130,703 miles

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

light misting of oil nsr hub indicating early signs of oil leak

nsr outer brake pipe slightly corroded

signs of possible fuel leakage around fuel tank

slight movement in osf and nsf wheel bearings

slight movement in osr antiroll bar linkage ball joint

Fail 12 Feb 2015 130,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

light misting of oil nsr hub indicating early signs of oil leak

nsr outer brake pipe slightly corroded

signs of possible fuel leakage around fuel tank

slight movement in osf and nsf wheel bearings

slight movement in osr antiroll bar linkage ball joint

Pass 11 Feb 2014 127,894 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion breaking out around rear chassis

osf and nsf brake hose centre ferrules slightly corroded

osr outer brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in osf and nsf wheel bearings

Fail 7 Feb 2014 127,853 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion breaking out around rear chassis

osf and nsf brake hose centre ferrules slightly corroded

osr outer brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in osf and nsf wheel bearings

Pass 5 Feb 2013 123,147 miles

osr outer brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in nsf and osf wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jan 2013 123,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osf and nsf brake discs slightly pitted

osr outer brake pipe slightly corroded

slight brake judder felt through service brake pedal

slight movement in nsf antiroll bar bush

slight play in nsf and osf wheel bearings

Pass 3 Feb 2012 120,257 miles

nsf brake hose upper ferrule slightly corroded

nsf brake pipe slightly corroded

osf and nsf brake discs slightly pitted and scored

osf inner,nsf inner and nsf outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorating

osf lower suspention arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

slight condensation in osf headlamp

slight movement in osf and nsf antiroll bar bushs

slight movement in osf and nsf wheel bearings

Fail 3 Feb 2012 120,257 miles

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

nsf brake hose upper ferrule slightly corroded

nsf brake pipe slightly corroded

osf and nsf brake discs slightly pitted and scored

osf inner,nsf inner and nsf outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorating

osf lower suspention arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

slight condensation in osf headlamp

slight movement in osf and nsf antiroll bar bushs

slight movement in osf and nsf wheel bearings

Pass 8 Feb 2011 117,762 miles

os front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

osf and nsf brake hose feruls slightly corroded

osf inner,nsf inner and nsf outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorating

slight play in osf and nsf wheel bearings

Fail 2 Feb 2011 117,731 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

osf and nsf brake hose feruls slightly corroded

osf inner,nsf inner and nsf outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorating

slight play in osf and nsf wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jan 2010 114,160 miles

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

brake pipes around load sensor valve slightly corroded

osr and nsr brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jan 2010 114,158 miles

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

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

brake pipes around load sensor valve slightly corroded

osr and nsr brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2009 111,557 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr and nsr brake discs slightly pitted

slight movement in nsf,osf and nsr antiroll bar bushs

Fail 26 Jan 2009 111,557 miles

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

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

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

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr and nsr brake discs slightly pitted

slight movement in nsf,osf and nsr antiroll bar bushs

Pass 10 Jan 2008 108,302 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 108,302 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 120,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 95,647 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front and rear brake pads worn

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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P92 WTX is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 P92 WTX, 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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P92 WTX is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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