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R138 NRD

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,951 mi
Last recorded94,951 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 NRD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 94,951 miles

body corroded

body mounting rubber bushes cracked/perishing

underside muddy

Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,057 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 90,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt extended

Fail 25 Jun 2019 90,634 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt extended

Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,986 miles

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Both sides corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear repair made to belt mounting

Offside Front Shock absorber weak in operation

Fail 25 Aug 2018 89,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel Foot brake travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Both sides corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Repair made to seat belt

Offside Front Shock absorber weak in operation

Pass 15 May 2017 88,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,105 miles

Nearside Front indicator lense cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,165 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 85,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 84,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear arches corrosion advised

front wipers advised/nsf split but clearing screen

Fail 3 Dec 2014 84,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play felt in n/s/f wheel

slight play found in o/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2013 82,988 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,358 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 80,358 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 77,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 74,893 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 74,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,662 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 68,044 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 68,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 65,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,436 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 62,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 58,503 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 58,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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R138 NRD is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R138 NRD, 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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R138 NRD is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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