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R109 UOD

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,834 mi
Last recorded144,834 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 UOD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 144,834 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 144,834 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 140,099 miles

Nearside front inner arch rusty

offside front sub frame mounting rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2017 139,694 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded into load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember in front of rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise both front flexi brake hoses perished

advise slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 30 Nov 2016 125,975 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 125,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and Offside (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 111,462 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 111,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 102,326 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 102,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,358 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 90,241 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 87,720 miles

Oil leak

all rear and o/s/f metal brake pipes slight corrosion

both side steps, rear end stops missing

Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 84,307 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 72,264 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 72,243 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 63,467 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 56,103 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 56,103 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 53,220 miles

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

nearside rear fog lamp not working †offside front fog slightly insecure

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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R109 UOD is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R109 UOD, 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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R109 UOD is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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