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R38 EVL

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

190,536 mi
Last recorded190,536 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 EVL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 190,536 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

general corosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2012 183,085 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

general corosion under vehicle

handbrake mountings coroded

Fail 24 May 2012 182,394 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

general corosion under car

handbrake mountings coroded

Pass 19 May 2011 170,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside mirror housing damaged

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 170,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside mirror housing damaged

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 160,105 miles

Front registration plate cracked

N/S/R & O/S/R lamp cluster lens cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

O/S door mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Wiper blades worn

Fail 13 Apr 2010 159,832 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate cracked

N/S/R & O/S/R lamp cluster lens cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

O/S door mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Wiper blades worn

Pass 25 Feb 2009 147,958 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 147,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 135,185 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2008 135,185 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2007 128,119 miles

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 113,620 miles

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

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

rear differential pinion oil seal has oil leak. attention soon!

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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R38 EVL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R38 EVL, 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 R38 EVL registered?

R38 EVL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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