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R350 LJW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

208,019 mi
Last recorded208,019 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 LJW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 208,019 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 208,019 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken replace (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken replace (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired adjust (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 198,745 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 188,543 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 188,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 171,070 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 171,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 166,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 166,257 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 157,075 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 157,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 104,240 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 104,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 140,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 28 Sep 2011 140,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 14 Sep 2010 134,283 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 134,283 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 126,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 120,995 miles

slight play in both front wheelbearings

Pass 11 Sep 2007 112,269 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 112,267 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2006 101,706 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 90,266 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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R350 LJW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R350 LJW, 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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R350 LJW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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