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R355 LJW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,159 mi
Last recorded157,159 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 LJW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 157,159 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 152,644 miles

fuel pipe corroded

handbrake effort just meet min limit

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2015 152,644 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

handbrake effort just meet min limit

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2014 147,976 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 143,825 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 139,131 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 139,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 132,916 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 126,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 120,597 miles

nsf lower arm ball joint starting to leak grease

Fail 30 May 2009 120,597 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

nsf lower arm ball joint starting to leak grease

Pass 31 May 2008 112,924 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 112,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 103,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 102,861 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 102,858 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 93,744 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 93,744 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R355 LJW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R355 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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What year was R355 LJW registered?

R355 LJW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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