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R381 ORC

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

317,560 mi
Last recorded317,560 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 ORC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 317,560 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 317,552 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 317,526 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 305,745 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 283,914 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

most chassis members corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2009 283,895 miles

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

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion to most chassis members

Fail 5 Jun 2009 283,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Vehicle has excessive handbrake travel but not against stops

Pass 23 May 2008 280,658 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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R381 ORC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R381 ORC, 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 R381 ORC registered?

R381 ORC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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