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R278 CWO

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,456 mi
Last recorded178,456 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 CWO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 178,456 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 172,696 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 168,257 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 162,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 155,289 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

rear brake pipes coated in grease

slight movement rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in steering

slight play steering wheel

Fail 23 Jan 2008 155,287 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

air bag light on

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

rear brake pipes coated in grease

slight movement rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in steering

slight play steering wheel

Fail 7 Jan 2008 155,205 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play front steering

slight play rear anti roll bar bushes

unable to see pads

Pass 8 Jan 2007 146,604 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 135,771 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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R278 CWO is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R278 CWO, 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 R278 CWO registered?

R278 CWO is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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