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R357 LJW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,715 mi
Last recorded122,715 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 LJW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 122,715 miles

6.brake pedal slightly spongy

1.slight play in o/s front wheel bearing 2.slight leak from o/s front shock absorber 3.oil leaks 4.rear fuel pipes corroded 5.rear front to rear brake pipe reapaired does not seem to be in by many thread and not leaking

Fail 3 Feb 2015 122,708 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

1.slight play in o/s front wheel bearing 2.slight leak from o/s front shock absorber 3.oil leaks 4.rear fuel pipes corroded 5.rear front to rear brake pipe reapaired does not seem to be in by many thread and not leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2014 118,344 miles

1.surface corrosion of n/s front brake pipe 2.slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Feb 2014 118,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

1.surface corrosion of n/s front brake pipe 2.slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,483 miles

Engine/Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,835 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 100,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,360 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 88,783 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,674 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 78,640 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 71,445 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,312 miles

exhaust systerm corroded

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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R357 LJW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R357 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 R357 LJW registered?

R357 LJW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R357 LJW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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