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R285 KAW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,341 mi
Last recorded145,341 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 KAW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 145,341 miles

FRONT PROP SHAFT BOTH JOINTS LOTS OF FREE PLAY

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear link rods slight play

front anti roll D bushes free play

front reg plate slight deterioration rear reg slight damage

n/s/f bumper mount missing

o/s headlight damage and slight deterioration

o/s/r bumper bit loose

Fail 7 Dec 2015 145,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all system missing (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords only see when flat (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

ALL DISCS RUSTY

BOTH REAR LINK RODS SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR (D) BUSHES WORN

FRONT PROP SHAFT BOTH JOINTS VERY BAD PLAY

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY

FUEL PIPES CORROSION

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bumper mount missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp damaged and deteriorated

o/s/r bumper loose

Pass 12 Sep 2008 144,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front propshaft both ujs worn

Fail 2 Sep 2008 144,711 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front propshaft both ujs worn

Fail 5 Sep 2007 135,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 135,976 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 126,737 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 118,968 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 KAW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,165cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R285 KAW, 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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R285 KAW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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