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R391 OEE

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

187,146 mi
Last recorded187,146 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 187,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 184,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front steering pivot arm attached to the chassis leg has some movement in it.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis mounting heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play more play in than the nearside - tapered bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 184,558 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill hole within 30cm of the lower seat belt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front steering pivot arm attached to the chassis leg has some movement in it.

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis mounting heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play more play in than the nearside - tapered bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 183,608 miles

Nearside Front slight play in the steering pinion attached to the chassis leg

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections corroded across the back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 183,601 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play in the steering pinion attached to the chassis leg

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections corroded across the back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 183,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in the steering pionion attached to the chassis.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole in inner sill by chassis mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole in outer sill by chassis mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes along rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 180,203 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water and condensation inside headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play tapered bearing but has slightly more play in than required (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole in inside rear sill by chassis mounting point but effecting the overall security of the body to the chassis. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play tiny amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 177,608 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sat on chassis cross member (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 173,465 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 173,458 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier bracket missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose in bracket (4.13 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting is rubbing against a brake pipe.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 168,841 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 167,908 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 167,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 167,770 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 166,025 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 166,025 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 161,628 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 156,289 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 153,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 143,869 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 134,832 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 7 Nov 2007 125,454 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 7 Nov 2006 115,570 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 115,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2005 105,488 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 OEE is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OEE, 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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R391 OEE is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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