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R285 CWO

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,183 mi
Last recorded58,183 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 CWO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 58,183 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 58,106 miles

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition SILENCER (8.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded By load sensing valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel leaking around fuel pump area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 56,028 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 54,413 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,773 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,252 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,703 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 48,128 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 48,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 46,599 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 45,228 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,157 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 41,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,609 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,393 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,430 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 33,821 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,385 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,937 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,377 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,505 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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R285 CWO is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R285 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 R285 CWO registered?

R285 CWO is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R285 CWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 CWO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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