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R42 GAC

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,920 mi
Last recorded242,920 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 GAC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 242,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 235,455 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 228,870 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 228,870 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 216,896 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 206,053 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe and furrel nut from compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 206,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened compensator valve and mounting insecure due to corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe and furrel nut from compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 194,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake calliper rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle from rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened compensator valve mounting (3.6.A.2b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 194,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake calliper rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle from rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened compensator valve mounting (3.6.A.2b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 186,016 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper corner and light unit is slightly damaged

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

alternater not charging

rear brake pipe union nuts are corroding

Fail 7 Apr 2016 186,016 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire fouling driveshaft (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear bumper corner and light unit is slightly damaged

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

alternater not charging

rear brake pipe union nuts are corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2015 180,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 180,507 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 168,839 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 161,716 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 148,394 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 148,394 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 141,129 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 138,638 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

General underbody corrosion.

Tyre stem valves perished.

Fail 17 May 2010 138,637 miles

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

All tyres starting to perish.

General underbody corrosion.

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 136,845 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 136,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 128,275 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 116,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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R42 GAC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R42 GAC, 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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R42 GAC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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