CarVerify

Free Car Check

R460 YBU

1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Blue Diesel 3059cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,342 mi
Last recorded155,342 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB133,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Isuzu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 YBU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 155,342 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 155,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 153,632 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 147,857 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 144,061 miles

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 141,973 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 137,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 130,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 130,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 124,058 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,192 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Inspected in wet conditions.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 115,595 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot perished

surface rust on brake pipes

surface rust on chassis sections

Pass 24 Nov 2014 110,541 miles

surface rust on brake pipes

under body wet & muddy due to weather

Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,159 miles

under body surface rust

front chassis by body mounts rusted

front outer cv boots perished

play in front wheel bearings

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2012 97,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 97,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 94,661 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 91,525 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 89,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 88,816 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 87,416 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 84,904 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 84,902 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 79,764 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
Full Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R460 YBU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 133,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R460 YBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R460 YBU?

You can check the full history of R460 YBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R460 YBU registered?

R460 YBU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R460 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 YBU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R460 YBU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R460 YBU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.