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R422 SWB

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,897 mi
Last recorded97,897 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 SWB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 97,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 96,093 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 96,067 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 94,716 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded along chassis ()

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 94,699 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded along chassis ()

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,414 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Song chassis near fron (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,636 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,084 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,078 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 91,249 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 90,361 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,893 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,545 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 83,633 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 82,398 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 81,292 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 79,208 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 72,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 72,983 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,209 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 59,209 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks,o/s/r stop/tail light repaired,slight play in steering box,general underbody components rusty,boot floor & inner rear arches covered.

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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R422 SWB is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R422 SWB, 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 R422 SWB registered?

R422 SWB is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R422 SWB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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