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R130 TKY

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

155,687 mi
Last recorded155,687 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 TKY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 155,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 151,811 miles

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

Offside rear chassis slight corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 147,404 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside mid rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 143,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop adrift

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 143,720 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop adrift

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 139,579 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 134,996 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 131,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in the front anti-roll bar "D" bush's

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 127,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 123,388 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Slight play in the front prop UJ

Pass 21 Jul 2015 119,456 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 117,149 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 17,035 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 114,442 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 109,707 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 104,742 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 104,736 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 99,168 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 90,756 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 82,464 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 76,862 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 76,549 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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R130 TKY 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 86.4%.

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 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 R130 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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What year was R130 TKY registered?

R130 TKY is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R130 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R130 TKY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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