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R29 EVL

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,938 mi
Last recorded158,938 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 EVL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 158,938 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S/R and O/S/R wheel archers corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

various brake pipes corroded

various places under vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 158,938 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S/R and O/S/R wheel archers corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

various brake pipes corroded

various places under vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chassis corroding

Fail 25 Aug 2015 101,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chassis corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2014 154,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 154,135 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 152,023 miles

slight corrosion rear chassis

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 148,915 miles

All fuel pipes corroded

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

Front fog lights in poor condition

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Water in offside front side light lense

Pass 24 Aug 2011 146,221 miles

Both front fog lights broken and inoperative

Offside front indicator broken

Fail 23 Aug 2011 146,221 miles

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

Both front fog lights broken and inoperative

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Offside front indicator broken

Pass 11 Aug 2010 138,835 miles

Front fog lights in poor condition

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 138,835 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front fog lights in poor condition

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nut missing from cooling fan

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

Rear bumper slightly insecure

Rear wiper blade split and front worn

Pass 29 Aug 2009 133,048 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 133,048 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 124,368 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 124,368 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 115,732 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 109,389 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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R29 EVL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R29 EVL, 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 R29 EVL registered?

R29 EVL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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