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P979 YRG

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,321 mi
Last recorded166,321 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 YRG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2017 166,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at body mout to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at body mout to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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 pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 163,210 miles

underside of vehicle very dry

Pass 17 Jun 2015 162,365 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 162,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 159,241 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 11 Jun 2014 159,241 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Jun 2013 156,513 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front propshaft uj has play

Fail 17 Jun 2013 156,494 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front propshaft uj has play

Pass 6 Jun 2012 154,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 151,579 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT NEAR BODY MOUNT HOLED

front propshaft uv joint serverly worn *** ADVISE THIS IS REPLACED ***

Fail 11 Jun 2011 151,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE FRONT NEAR BODY MOUNT HOLED

front propshaft uv joint serverly worn *** ADVISE THIS IS REPLACED ***

Pass 15 Feb 2010 148,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 145,198 miles

Oil leak

areas of corrosion

both c/v boots are stick-on ones

Fail 6 Feb 2009 145,161 miles

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

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

areas of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 138,554 miles

exhaust rear box blowing and poor in condition - advise this is replaced.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 134,019 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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P979 YRG is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P979 YRG, 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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P979 YRG is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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