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R442 JBA

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,524 mi
Last recorded158,524 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 JBA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2010 158,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 158,524 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 151,312 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 151,296 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 145,742 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 131,708 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 119,898 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 112,734 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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R442 JBA is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R442 JBA, 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 R442 JBA registered?

R442 JBA is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R442 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 JBA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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