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R463 LFX

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,331 mi
Last recorded96,331 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 LFX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,331 miles

Front tyres perishing.

Front tyres perishing.

General corrosion underneath.

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

Rear discs corroding.

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 96,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front tyres perishing.

Front tyres perishing.

General corrosion underneath.

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

Rear discs corroding.

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,187 miles

Chassis corroding.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,166 miles

All brake pipes corroding in places.

o/s/r discs corroding .

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,818 miles

brake pipes are corroded

play in NSF OSF NSR hubs

surface rust on all components underneath

Pass 22 Oct 2013 91,673 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 91,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front wheel bearings have play

nsr wheel bearing slight play

rear brake pipes corroded and some sections covered in grease

rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipe slight corrosion.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 87,143 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 83,214 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,495 miles

Advise: play in n/s/f top and bottom joints?

Fail 18 Sep 2009 80,493 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise: play in n/s/f top and bottom joints?

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 77,552 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 72,195 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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R463 LFX is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R463 LFX, 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 R463 LFX registered?

R463 LFX is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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