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R161 VLS

1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,137 mi
Last recorded115,137 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB116,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 VLS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty SWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 115,137 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 115,136 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 107,886 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 107,542 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 98,098 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 98,098 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 84,398 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB?

Based on 895 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,031
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 110
position lamp(s) not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
wheel bearing has excessive play 29
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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.

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