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R153 XAT

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

202,783 mi
Last recorded202,783 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 XAT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 202,783 miles

n/s front tyre worn thin on outer edge

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn low-nearing limits

o/s front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2011 202,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s front tyre worn thin on outer edge

n/s wiper blade slight splitting

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn low-nearing limits

o/s front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 196,737 miles

headlights slightly loose on adjusters

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn to approx 3.5mm

outer c.v. gaiters perished

Fail 15 Oct 2010 196,737 miles

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

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

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

headlights slightly loose on adjusters

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn to approx 3.5mm

o/s rear brake pads approx 70 percent worn

outer c.v. gaiters perished

Pass 22 Oct 2009 192,007 miles

Battery insecure

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2008 184,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 184,993 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 177,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 177,677 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 173,511 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 173,511 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 169,727 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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R153 XAT is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R153 XAT, 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 R153 XAT registered?

R153 XAT is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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