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R281 CWO

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,353 mi
Last recorded179,353 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 CWO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 179,353 miles

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

fuel tank damp

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 179,323 miles

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

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

fuel tank damp

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 170,087 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front panel and chassis corroded

rear chassis,inner and outer sills,rear floors and cross panel corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 170,077 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front panel and chassis corroded

rear chassis,inner and outer sills,rear floors and cross panel corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 160,506 miles

nearside washer jet blocked

rear brake pads and discs worn low

Pass 5 Aug 2008 149,785 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 132,936 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 112,295 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 112,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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R281 CWO is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R281 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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R281 CWO is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 28 September 1997.

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