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R226 TKM

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

151,730 mi
Last recorded151,730 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 TKM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 151,730 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 151,650 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Leaking brake pipe rear (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 147,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 143,577 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 139,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 134,893 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 129,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 123,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Pass 16 Oct 2017 116,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 109,729 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 105,880 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ends spliting on both wiper blades

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 100,509 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil low

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2012 96,938 miles

both front cv boots starting to deteriate

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear indicator lense cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

small stone chips in screen

Fail 16 Oct 2012 96,938 miles

small stone chips in screen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both front cv boots starting to deteriate

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear indicator lense cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,725 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear idicator lense cracked but not effecting its operation

Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,391 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 86,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 83,391 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,729 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 76,382 miles

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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R226 TKM is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R226 TKM, 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 R226 TKM registered?

R226 TKM is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R226 TKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 TKM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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