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R123 CET

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Black Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

216,042 mi
Last recorded216,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 CET
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2017 216,042 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak / under body rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2016 212,772 miles

rear discs scored / hole in n.s.r arch /

Fail 9 Feb 2016 212,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear discs scored / hole in n.s.r arch /

Pass 21 Jan 2015 207,065 miles

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

inspected al brake pipes and fuel lines best as possible due to shultz.

oil leak from gearbox area.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 207,065 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

inspected al brake pipes and fuel lines best as possible due to shultz.

oil leak from gearbox area.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 201,782 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 201,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear discs scored

Pass 11 Feb 2013 198,954 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 198,954 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 196,886 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 196,886 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2011 196,846 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

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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R123 CET is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Black with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 R123 CET, 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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R123 CET is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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