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R45 FFE

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,880 mi
Last recorded181,880 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 FFE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 181,880 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

cant check outer sills proply due to skirts fitted

rear door locks ok but slightly insecure

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2012 181,880 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

cant check outer sills proply due to skirts fitted

rear door locks ok but slightly insecure

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2011 175,755 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 175,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 163,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 May 2010 163,675 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2009 150,878 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 150,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 146,388 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 146,365 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive 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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R45 FFE is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R45 FFE, 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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R45 FFE is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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