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R425 AKJ

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,904 mi
Last recorded128,904 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 AKJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 128,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 123,146 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front tyres and nearside rear wearing edges

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion in nearside rear door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lower lamp slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside inner and outer cv gaiters perished Nearside inner cv gaiter perished

Rear wheel arches corroded

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 122,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box excessively deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole caused by corrosion in offside rear door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front tyres and nearside rear wearing edges

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion in nearside rear door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear lower lamp slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside inner and outer cv gaiters perished Nearside inner cv gaiter perished

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

Pass 10 May 2019 105,888 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 105,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 96,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2018 96,626 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 91,509 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,939 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,534 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 85,534 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 79,899 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,903 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,491 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 66,169 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,682 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,487 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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R425 AKJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R425 AKJ, 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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R425 AKJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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