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R357 VNN

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,125 mi
Last recorded217,125 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 VNN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 217,125 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 217,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 214,937 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 214,937 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower inner wing and behind front bumper area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower inner wing and behind front bumper area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 211,185 miles

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

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

chassis and body mounts corroded to varying degrees

Pass 25 Apr 2017 207,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System getting deteriorated and corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes and front To rear pipes also (3.6.B.2c)

Slightly smoky on acceleration

Vehicle has dried on mud on underside and is on many components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Damage has been repaired satisfactorily (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 200,709 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 200,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking Rear fuel pipes corroded and leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour White light showing through damaged lense (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 191,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 184,488 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2013 177,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2012 164,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 164,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 152,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 139,148 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 126,089 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2008 113,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 113,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 103,606 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 87,685 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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R357 VNN is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNN, 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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R357 VNN is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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