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R322 GTN

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,442 mi
Last recorded162,442 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 GTN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 162,442 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 158,669 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 156,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 152,144 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 147,231 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise general underbody corrosion

advise high level stop light

advise oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 147,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise general underbody corrosion

advise high level stop light

advise oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 147,054 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

both front brake backing plates corroded and damaged

damp around fuel filler pipe

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 140,371 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 140,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 130,197 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 122,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 118,838 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Feb 2011 118,838 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 113,567 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 107,854 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 101,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 96,056 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 96,056 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 90,962 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 90,962 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R322 GTN is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R322 GTN, 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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R322 GTN is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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