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R263 EBF

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

282,565 mi
Last recorded282,565 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 EBF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 282,565 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 253,279 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 276,168 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 276,163 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 272,818 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 263,672 miles

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS WAX OILED

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 254,550 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 246,004 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 236,598 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 229,452 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 219,158 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 208,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 208,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 196,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 183,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 170,148 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 170,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 154,249 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 137,526 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 137,526 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 131,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 123,072 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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R263 EBF is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R263 EBF, 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 R263 EBF registered?

R263 EBF is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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