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R391 ADL

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,296 mi
Last recorded149,296 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 ADL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 149,296 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (clutch slave cylinder) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 149,027 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 149,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 148,563 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 25 Jan 2024 148,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 25 Jan 2023 148,138 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

unable to measure front and rear brake pads

Fail 24 Jan 2023 148,127 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

unable to measure front and rear brake pads

Pass 12 Jan 2022 147,653 miles

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

unable to measure brake pads all round

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2021 146,897 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 146,883 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 146,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 145,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to underside

Fail 17 Jan 2019 145,042 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Jan 2018 144,244 miles

corrosion to underside

tyres perished

Pass 31 Jan 2017 143,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 141,516 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 141,509 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 139,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 134,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 134,059 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 128,015 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 121,209 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 113,660 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 105,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 105,122 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 92,949 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 78,788 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 66,617 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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R391 ADL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R391 ADL, 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 R391 ADL registered?

R391 ADL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R391 ADL safe to buy?

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