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R380 UCC

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

201,738 mi
Last recorded201,738 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 UCC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 201,738 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 199,133 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 198,530 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 198,022 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 198,020 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 197,844 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 196,392 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 196,390 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 194,701 miles

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 188,910 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear archs corroded

Rear diff leak

Pass 7 Sep 2017

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

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

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

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

rear archs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 168,624 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 160,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 153,617 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 146,427 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 146,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 138,715 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 101,600 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 129,804 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 129,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 129,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 120,368 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 110,488 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Nov 2008 105,680 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 105,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 102,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 95,873 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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R380 UCC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R380 UCC, 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 R380 UCC registered?

R380 UCC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R380 UCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 UCC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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