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R408 FWR

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

370,911 mi
Last recorded370,911 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 FWR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 370,911 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 370,827 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Offside d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Both front and both front Center mounting bushes split (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlights slightly loose

Pass 20 Oct 2020 353,134 miles

Offside and nearside front body mounting rubbers cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2019 328,036 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body mounting rubbers deteriorated (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body mounting rubbers deteriorated (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 327,626 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring mounting srea Coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Anti roll bar securing bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body mounting rubbers deteriorated (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body mounting rubbers deteriorated (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 296,715 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body mounting packed with washes and slightly loose rubber bushes worn (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And covered in thick underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And covered in thick underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 295,848 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Missing (1.1.17 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Rubber mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 268,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 257,153 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 249,408 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 249,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 249,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 249,258 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 242,982 miles

slight under side corrosin

Pass 7 Feb 2012 236,177 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 230,475 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 230,460 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 222,955 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 214,741 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 214,741 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 207,830 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 200,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 180,716 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 FWR is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FWR, 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 FWR is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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