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R366 LJW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,651 mi
Last recorded90,651 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 LJW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 90,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Aug 2024 86,822 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 86,822 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 82,943 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 77,638 miles

front upper suspension arms corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r body mounting corroded and worn

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2022 77,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

front upper suspension arms corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r body mounting corroded and worn

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,255 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body mounting bush cracking,perishing

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front body mounting bush cracking,perishing

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear body mountings corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2021 77,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body mounting bush cracking,perishing

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front body mounting bush cracking,perishing

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear body mountings corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2020 76,996 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,316 miles

oil leak

rear brake back plates corroded

steps corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 76,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

oil leak

rear brake back plates corroded

steps corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,667 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2018 74,667 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced When brake pedal is applied (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,155 miles

oil residue around engine and gearbox.

underbody, brake pipes and suspension covered in underseal.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 73,155 miles

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

both front lower balljoint gaiters split.

oil residue around engine and gearbox.

underbody, brake pipes and suspension covered in underseal.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 71,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,780 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,026 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,488 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,409 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 57,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 May 2010 56,125 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 56,125 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 55,065 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,065 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,256 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,415 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 53,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 47,249 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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R366 LJW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 R366 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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R366 LJW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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