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R279 CWO

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,660 mi
Last recorded149,660 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 CWO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 149,660 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 144,198 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 137,100 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 131,991 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 131,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 122,795 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 122,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking and emissions not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 120,490 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 120,296 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded stabiliser cross-tube above prop-shaft o/s & n/s (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 119,297 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 117,549 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to fully see o/s rear upper brake pipe

Pass 17 Apr 2015 114,631 miles

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

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

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

under body tested in dirty condision

Pass 12 May 2014 111,822 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 110,482 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 110,478 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 16 Apr 2012 105,780 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 97,049 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 89,099 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 89,098 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,400 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,822 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 60,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 52,171 miles

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

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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R279 CWO is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 R279 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 R279 CWO registered?

R279 CWO is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 28 September 1997.

Is R279 CWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 CWO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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