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R361 LJW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,781 mi
Last recorded103,781 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 LJW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 103,781 miles

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

HEAVILY rusty underneath the vehicle all around

NSF door is dented in

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,028 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 89,174 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 89,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,543 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,242 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,462 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 81,552 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 74,732 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 71,754 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2006 67,087 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 60,822 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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R361 LJW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R361 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 R361 LJW registered?

R361 LJW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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