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R422 TCH

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

192,742 mi
Last recorded192,742 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 TCH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 192,742 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 192,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 190,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 187,144 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 187,129 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 184,178 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 184,172 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 Main pipe to load valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2nd main pipe to load valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 177,520 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 177,501 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

all brake disc poor

brake imbalance border line

brake pipes on front corroding

exhaust blow on joint

rear of car full of tools unable to test rear seat belts and seat backs

Pass 19 Oct 2015 171,891 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 166,670 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 166,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 161,097 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 154,779 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 154,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 148,491 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 143,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 137,053 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 129,686 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 129,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 121,988 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 108,689 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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R422 TCH is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TCH, 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 TCH registered?

R422 TCH is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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