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R129 TKY

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,460 mi
Last recorded159,460 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 TKY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 159,460 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2022 159,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2020 158,450 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

THE SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS OF THIS VEHICLE IS IN AN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION

Fail 5 Feb 2020 158,440 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT CHASSIS LEGS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

THE SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS OF THIS VEHICLE IS IN AN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION

Pass 20 Oct 2018 155,950 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 152,633 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper attachment (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper attachment (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2016 149,843 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front bumper anchor points corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2015 145,656 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 143,068 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 143,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 140,190 miles

slight binding nearside front brake

visible signs of corrosion on offside front bumper mounting

Pass 5 Jul 2012 136,716 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 134,886 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 133,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 130,243 miles

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

front propshaft badly worn

n/s/f inner c v boot split

o/s/f inner c v boot split

Pass 15 Jul 2008 127,096 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 127,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 122,647 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 122,607 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2006 113,345 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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R129 TKY is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R129 TKY, 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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R129 TKY is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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