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R209 GJL

1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Black Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,722 mi
Last recorded102,722 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB133,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 GJL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 102,722 miles

both front outer cv boots splitting

offside front inner cv boot split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both off side anti roll bar links

Fail 20 Aug 2009 102,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front outer cv boots splitting

offside front inner cv boot split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both off side anti roll bar links

Fail 12 Aug 2008 97,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front c.v boots cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2008 97,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front c.v boots cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2007 91,862 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in all steering components

Pass 25 Jul 2006 86,336 miles

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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R209 GJL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Black with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R209 GJL, 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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R209 GJL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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