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R218 SOY

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,797 mi
Last recorded202,797 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 SOY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 202,797 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 191,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 180,678 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 180,678 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 166,977 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 166,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 152,025 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 123,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 102,767 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2005 102,767 miles

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

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

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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R218 SOY is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R218 SOY, 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 R218 SOY registered?

R218 SOY is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R218 SOY safe to buy?

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