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R123 DNT

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

178,838 mi
Last recorded178,838 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 DNT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 178,838 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 178,177 miles

Exhaust mounting defective non standard fixing used (needs bolts replacing ) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front faded and rear damage (0.1 (b))

heavily wax oiled

slight corrosion on the vehicle

very slight play found at the steering wheel from column

Pass 8 Aug 2022 176,306 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 165,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general chassis corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2020 154,829 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 149,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear offside lamp damage

Pass 5 Jul 2018 145,061 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

general heavy surface corrosion underside

offside rear wheel arch corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2018 145,054 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

general heavy surface corrosion underside

offside rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2017 142,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under arch pipes ends corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 142,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under arch pipes ends corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 140,950 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 140,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 139,973 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 139,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 138,287 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 138,287 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 136,599 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 136,597 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 134,744 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 134,742 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 129,846 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 124,770 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear discs slightly corroded working above limits day of test

Fail 5 May 2009 124,761 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear discs slightly corroded working above limits day of test

Pass 26 Oct 2007 119,395 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 119,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 111,680 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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R123 DNT is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DNT, 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 DNT is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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