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P985 PAH

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

101,674 mi
Last recorded101,674 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 PAH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 101,674 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 99,483 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 99,455 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,436 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 99,422 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,830 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,172 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,874 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 95,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 90,326 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,087 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 78,402 miles

all brakepipes are undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2013 72,805 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,087 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,934 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,126 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,816 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 53,900 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,001 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 52,447 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 52,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 50,081 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P985 PAH is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 P985 PAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P985 PAH registered?

P985 PAH is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P985 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P985 PAH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P985 PAH have outstanding finance?

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