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R233 CKN

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

242,850 mi
Last recorded242,850 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 CKN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 242,850 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 242,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 235,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 235,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 233,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 233,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 231,682 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 228,937 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting at inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 226,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 224,009 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 219,217 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 214,200 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 208,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small corrosion holes in all front sections of exhaust. (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 208,485 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear half of exhaust broken off. (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All 3 pipes entering rear compensator valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small corrosion holes in all front sections of exhaust. (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 203,940 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 203,940 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 200,532 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 193,539 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 193,539 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 193,482 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 184,459 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 184,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 173,358 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 160,780 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 160,411 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 147,127 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 135,976 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 125,154 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 116,357 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 111,244 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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R233 CKN is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R233 CKN, 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 R233 CKN registered?

R233 CKN is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R233 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 CKN shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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