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R104 SMS

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,055 mi
Last recorded134,055 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 SMS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 134,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 131,449 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 131,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 129,117 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 127,412 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 124,876 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 122,662 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 122,499 miles

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 Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch but not prescribed area

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2011 118,661 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 113,997 miles

Anti slip on brake pedal is slightly loose.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level brake light not working.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear nimber plate cracked

Fail 20 May 2010 113,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti slip on brake pedal is slightly loose.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level brake light not working.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 108,427 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 103,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 97,751 miles

both metal brake pipes across rear axle and both to front flexi hoses starting to corrode

front propshaft rear joint worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jun 2006 93,560 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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R104 SMS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R104 SMS, 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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R104 SMS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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