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P950 AJL

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

250,592 mi
Last recorded250,592 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 AJL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 250,592 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 242,502 miles

corrosion throughout chassis and around body mounts

rear axle bump stops missing

steering box play on maximum allowance

Fail 23 Sep 2016 242,502 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

steering box play on maximum allowance

Pass 24 Sep 2015 235,039 miles

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes heavily corroded. ok at time of test. (7.2.2)

Centre Rear seat belts missing.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (near engine mounting) excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake is very slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play columb joint/mounting. coverd by cowlings. (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion throughout vehicle chassis. ok at time of test.

rear tow bar mounting area is corroded on body structure. solid at time of test.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 235,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear pipe (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (near engine mounting) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear pipe (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes heavily corroded. ok at time of test. (7.2.2)

Centre Rear seat belts missing.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (near engine mounting) excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake is very slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play columb joint/mounting. coverd by cowlings. (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion throughout vehicle chassis. ok at time of test.

rear tow bar mounting area is corroded on body structure. solid at time of test.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 224,267 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 224,267 miles

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

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 216,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 216,586 miles

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

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

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 constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 206,882 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front chassis bushed deteriated

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

tow bar wires exposed

Fail 19 Jun 2012 206,843 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f headlamp insecure

tow bar wires hanging down

Pass 29 Jun 2011 197,697 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 197,686 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 29 May 2010 188,124 miles

o/s/f body mount beginning to deteriorate

shocks becoming weak

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

some metal brake pipes corroding

some movement in steering column

some parts of vehicle have surface corrosion

Fail 27 May 2010 188,097 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f body mount beginning to deteriorate

shocks becoming weak

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

some metal brake pipes corroding

some movement in steering column

some parts of vehicle have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2009 177,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 166,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 150,800 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 133,485 miles

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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P950 AJL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P950 AJL, 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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P950 AJL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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