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R462 GMA

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,582 mi
Last recorded84,582 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 GMA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2022 84,582 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))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

rear service brake performance low

Pass 29 Sep 2020 89,409 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,492 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 67,989 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,863 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,487 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,337 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,332 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,149 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,016 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 45,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,298 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,687 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 9 Sep 2008 38,577 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 38,577 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 33,460 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,460 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,191 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 25,944 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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R462 GMA is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R462 GMA, 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 R462 GMA registered?

R462 GMA is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 4 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R462 GMA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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