MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top bushes (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear arch corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
play in steering wheel u.j
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Multiple chassis to body bushes deterioated but not exesive
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all rearward brake pipes slightly corroded.
front wiper blades slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?
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R240 VFL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R240 VFL, 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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R240 VFL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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