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R246 BBW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,478 mi
Last recorded170,478 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 BBW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 170,478 miles

under side corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2026 170,477 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

under side corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 168,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 168,440 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX / PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 166,830 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 165,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 164,780 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 163,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 162,333 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 162,333 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 162,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 161,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced advise replace (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 159,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 157,902 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 156,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 156,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 153,773 miles

Crack in o/s/r upper lamp

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Surface corrosion to chassis, suspension and pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2012 151,783 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 148,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 148,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 145,582 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 141,980 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 138,482 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 138,482 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 134,239 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 129,164 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 129,164 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 129,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R246 BBW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R246 BBW, 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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R246 BBW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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