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R144 PAE

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

172,041 mi
Last recorded172,041 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 PAE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 172,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber deteriorating

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2021 160,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm worn inner edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe across front cross member (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 160,788 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe running alone front cross member (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 1.9mm 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to pump (2.1.5 (a))

front bumper missing

Pass 17 Feb 2020 146,696 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 11 Feb 2020 146,696 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 17 Aug 2017 139,149 miles

front propshaft rear u joint worn

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in front wheel bearings

various non excessive corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2017 139,140 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

front propshaft rear u joint worn

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in front wheel bearings

various non excessive corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2016 131,931 miles

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

front propshaft rear u joint worn

slight end float in rear wheel bearings

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Aug 2016 131,930 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear leading to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front propshaft rear u joint worn

slight end float in rear wheel bearings

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Aug 2015 124,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front propshaft rear u joint worn

front to rear metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

slight play in front wheel bearings

various non prescribed corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2015 124,563 miles

front propshaft rear u joint worn

front to rear metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

slight play in front wheel bearings

various non prescribed corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,666 miles

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2014 118,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 112,950 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 107,766 miles

all rear metal brake pipes begining to corrode

Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,492 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 101,492 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2010 95,780 miles

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

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

brake noise from o/s/f

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,780 miles

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

brake noise from o/s/f

Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,769 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 81,819 miles

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

Fail 21 Aug 2008 81,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,480 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 65,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 59,092 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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R144 PAE is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R144 PAE, 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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R144 PAE is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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