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P988 OJW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Lpg 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,877 mi
Last recorded147,877 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 OJW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 147,877 miles

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

automatic gearbox pipes corroded and leaking

both rear brake backplates corroded

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2014 147,877 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

automatic gearbox pipes corroded and leaking

both rear brake backplates corroded

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2013 134,210 miles

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

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

strong smell of gas in cab but no leaks found

Fail 5 Sep 2013 134,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

brake pipe burst on roller test resulting in no brakes

strong smell of gas in cab but no leaks found

Pass 27 Jun 2012 127,351 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear disks in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2011 119,223 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 112,876 miles

note both front outer cv boots in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2010 112,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

note both front outer cv boots in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2009 104,672 miles

Adjustable steering column mount slightly loose.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 93,871 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 89,594 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 82,075 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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P988 OJW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,165cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P988 OJW, 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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P988 OJW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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