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P970 POW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

178,129 mi
Last recorded178,129 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 POW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 178,129 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 171,633 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 171,067 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 162,387 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 162,232 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 155,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 148,032 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2021 147,773 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 135,711 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 135,642 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 129,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 122,865 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 115,067 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 106,030 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 106,030 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 96,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 96,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 91,390 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

radiator core very weak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,881 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,080 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,521 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,241 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 75,209 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,608 miles

Curb damage to NSF tyre outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 73,885 miles

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

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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P970 POW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P970 POW, 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 P970 POW registered?

P970 POW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P970 POW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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