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R408 CET

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,620 mi
Last recorded147,620 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 CET
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2015 147,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking rear near tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded at point of entering nut, under n/s wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded all 3 pipes at point of entering nut (under wheel arch) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake peddle travel near limit

fuel pipes corroded

park brake uneven movement / application

power steering pipes corroded

slight corrosion / judder brake discs

slight corrosion chassis / suspension

Pass 16 Dec 2014 144,238 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 141,509 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 138,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 135,067 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 135,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 131,443 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 125,768 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 125,757 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 11,835 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2007 107,900 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 107,713 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 94,464 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 86,955 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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R408 CET is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R408 CET, 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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R408 CET is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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