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P938 TUG

1997 Isuzu Trooper

White Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,561 mi
Last recorded114,561 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 TUG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 114,561 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 110,560 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 90,436 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 88,344 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2009 88,344 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,276 miles

Oil leak

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

advise drive belts slightly slack

Fail 18 Sep 2008 85,276 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise drive belts slightly slack

Pass 13 Sep 2007 84,254 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 84,200 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 82,170 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 82,126 miles

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

Evidence of under body rusting.

Nearside vrear steel brake pipe rusty.

Oil loss at engine area

On road test for brakes found slight pull to offside.

Reduced damping effect at rear shock .absorbers.

Reduced park brake performance,

Rusting at front chassis by body mount.

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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P938 TUG is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P938 TUG, 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 P938 TUG registered?

P938 TUG is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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