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R354 GTN

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,544 mi
Last recorded169,544 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 GTN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 169,544 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear suspention bump stops missing

off side handbrake effort slightly low

rear foot brake efforts slightly low

Fail 3 Aug 2016 169,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipes leaking and corroderd (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired tied up with plastic ties (3.6.E.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind both rear wheels chassi sections corroderd (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear suspention bump stops missing

off side handbrake effort slightly low

rear foot brake efforts slightly low

Pass 28 Jul 2015 159,709 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 151,528 miles

front bumper bar lower brackets corroderd

rear wheel arches corroderd

Pass 22 Jul 2013 143,256 miles

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

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

front bumper bar brackets corroderd

off side front inner front pannel chassi section weak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 134,831 miles

front chassi sections weak ok point of test

front number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 26 Jul 2012 134,768 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 124,488 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 124,487 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 113,345 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 113,384 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 102,589 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 102,588 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 93,132 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 86,432 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 86,430 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 80,781 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 80,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R354 GTN 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 R354 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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What year was R354 GTN registered?

R354 GTN is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R354 GTN safe to buy?

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