MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,137 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
slight play in body mountings
engine stop light is on dash
front bull bar mounts heavily corroded at lower mounting points
front crossmember is heavily corroded
front headlamps slightly insecure
oil leaks at engine and at rear diff
slight play in o/s/f wheel suspecy in steering arms
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB?
Based on 895 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R161 VLS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 116,622 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 Duty SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R161 VLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R161 VLS registered?
R161 VLS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB, first registered on 12 November 1997.
Is R161 VLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R161 VLS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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