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R434 SWB

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,512 mi
Last recorded94,512 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 SWB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 94,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer box deterorating

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,869 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,337 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2015 66,963 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,444 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 64,444 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,399 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,403 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,584 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 55,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,538 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 50,464 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,535 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,908 miles

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 13 Aug 2008 42,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,277 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,355 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 35,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R434 SWB is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R434 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 R434 SWB registered?

R434 SWB is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R434 SWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 SWB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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