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R32 TKL

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,317 mi
Last recorded148,317 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 TKL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 148,317 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside recommend attention to damage on step

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and pipes under centre (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 148,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion holes in sill panel within area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside recommend attention to damage on step

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and pipes under centre (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 144,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear and pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 135,390 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes on rear centre of vehicle covered in grease or other material. Attention recommended. (1.1.11 (c))

body corrosion at rear outside specified areas, corroded edges of arches not dangerous at present.

Fail 5 Oct 2022 135,485 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes on rear centre of vehicle covered in grease or other material. Attention recommended. (1.1.11 (c))

body corrosion at rear outside specified areas, corroded edges of arches not dangerous at present.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 135,431 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 135,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 133,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All have been covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 133,774 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All have been covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 130,150 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 126,619 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 123,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front propshaft u/j bearing worn

Pass 22 Sep 2014 119,097 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 115,008 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 109,148 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 106,651 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 104,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 101,943 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 98,931 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 92,243 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 86,442 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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R32 TKL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R32 TKL, 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 R32 TKL registered?

R32 TKL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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