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R438 OAS

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

100,040 mi
Last recorded100,040 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 OAS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 100,040 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust leaning on centre rear support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount is excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount is excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached end of chassis leg where tow bar is mounted is excessively corroded (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust leaning on centre rear support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 99,595 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak rear diff damp ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both fronts perished (2.7.4)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

some corrtion to floor/chassie

Fail 16 Jan 2018 99,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sile (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak rear diff damp ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both fronts perished (2.7.4)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

some corrtion to floor/chassie

Pass 23 Dec 2016 98,452 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 98,441 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately supported chassis pipe centre and rear (3.6.B.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2015 97,860 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,403 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all front suspension arms corroded .front bumper portrudes outwith body area

Fail 14 Feb 2014 97,315 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all front suspension arms corroded .front bumper portrudes outwith body area

Pass 28 Jan 2013 96,800 miles

airbag light on

Fail 26 Jan 2013 96,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 26 Jan 2012 93,989 miles

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

Front windscreen damaged, outside swept area of Zone A

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside battery insecure

Nearside front bumper support corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 93,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front windscreen damaged, outside swept area of Zone A

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside battery insecure

Nearside front bumper support corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 89,409 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

n/s/r parking brake low performance

Pass 13 Jan 2010 88,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 13 Jan 2009 85,020 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis,floor,sills,crossmembers and components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2008 80,314 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 80,314 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 78,937 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 78,935 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 76,162 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 76,171 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 76,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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R438 OAS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R438 OAS, 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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R438 OAS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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