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R170 VLS

1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,395 mi
Last recorded114,395 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB133,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 VLS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 114,395 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 114,394 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 102,124 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 98,977 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 98,977 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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R170 VLS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 133,668 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 Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R170 VLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R170 VLS registered?

R170 VLS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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