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R266 SCH

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Lpg 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,202 mi
Last recorded158,202 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 SCH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 158,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 158,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2010 69,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 69,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 151,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/f wheel binding

Pass 8 Apr 2009 140,389 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 140,387 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 134,737 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 126,631 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 126,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres on limit

Pass 31 May 2006 123,924 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 123,924 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R266 SCH is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,165cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R266 SCH, 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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R266 SCH is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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