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R287 WFL

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,452 mi
Last recorded161,452 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 WFL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2017 161,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2016 158,229 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis rails and sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis rear wheel arches (6.1.B.1a)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 158,229 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis rails and sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis rear wheel arches (6.1.B.1a)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 153,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 153,390 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 146,577 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 140,140 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 132,447 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 132,447 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 122,825 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 115,253 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 104,321 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 104,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 96,316 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 88,730 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 88,730 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 79,022 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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R287 WFL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R287 WFL, 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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R287 WFL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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