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R139 NRD

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

204,000 mi
Last recorded204,000 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 NRD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 204,000 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 203,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering box

Fail 4 Dec 2015 203,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering box

Fail 14 Oct 2015 203,348 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes at the limiting valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from liimiting valve to the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Lower shock bushes perrished

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Front prop uj in very poor order

Pass 2 Dec 2014 195,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 195,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 183,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

chassis showing signs of rust

Fail 30 Oct 2013 183,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

chassis showing signs of rust

Pass 13 Aug 2012 179,785 miles

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2011 176,500 miles

All rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 27 May 2011 176,458 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 174,914 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 174,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake fluid low

chassis showing signs of corrosion through out

near side and off side front body mountings showing signs of corrosion

near side and off side front c.v. boots perrishing

Pass 9 May 2008 167,946 miles

near side and off side front wheel has slight play top and bottom (wheel bearing)

Fail 9 May 2008 167,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

near side and off side front wheel has slight play top and bottom (wheel bearing)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 160,060 miles

front brake pads look very worn

near side rear tyre getting very worn and have been kerbed alot

Pass 11 Oct 2005 152,079 miles

front brake pads getting worn

front tyres getting worn and starting to get perrished

rear brake discs starting to get worn

Fail 11 Oct 2005 152,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads getting worn

front tyres getting worn and starting to get perrished

rear brake discs starting to get worn

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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R139 NRD is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R139 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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R139 NRD is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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