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R273 JKS

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,029 mi
Last recorded127,029 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 JKS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 127,029 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge advise replacment soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

foot brake only just met minimum requirments 56% advise attention

steering arm dust cover deteriorating advise replacment

Pass 29 Aug 2017 124,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar bush mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre low / bald inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2017 124,898 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar d bush mount / body mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount insecure / corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front - rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar d bush mount / body mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low / bald inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 117,104 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 117,104 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 108,962 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

shrouds on both rear shock absorbers have corroded away

Pass 18 Jul 2014 101,650 miles

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

off side front bullbar lower bracket corroded and holed

offside rear bump stop corroded and loose

Fail 19 Jul 2013 94,142 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,142 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 87,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer drive shaft cv gaitors perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 81,245 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 74,859 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 66,805 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,606 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,059 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,983 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 44,057 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 44,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a major 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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R273 JKS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R273 JKS, 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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R273 JKS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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