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R427 FWR

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,201 mi
Last recorded115,201 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 FWR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 115,201 miles

Oil leak

o/s/front indicator lense broken

Fail 14 May 2014 115,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

off-side front indicator lense broken

Pass 29 Jan 2013 114,828 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 114,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 113,178 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake discs scored and worn

Fail 23 Jan 2012 113,170 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake discs scored and worn

o/s/rear brake disc pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2011 107,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs are worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 95,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 79,501 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,038 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 66,051 miles

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

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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R427 FWR is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R427 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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R427 FWR is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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