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R287 CWO

1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,541 mi
Last recorded86,541 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo117,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 CWO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 86,541 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 80,070 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 80,070 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 74,470 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 74,470 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

corrosion generally present underneath vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2016 58,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

corrosion generally present underneath vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2015 53,176 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 53,175 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brakes need slight attention

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,439 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,644 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 51,644 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Sep 2011 51,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 50,681 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,853 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,561 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 46,561 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,354 miles

small cracks in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2006 44,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front + rear tyre inner walls cracked

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo?

Based on 3,104 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,395
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 301
constant velocity joint gaiter split 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
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R287 CWO is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 117,521 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 3.1 Diesel Turbo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R287 CWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R287 CWO is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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