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R466 SWB

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

198,941 mi
Last recorded198,941 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 SWB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 198,941 miles

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

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

Rear axle joint(s) leaking

Fail 1 Nov 2013 198,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear axle joint(s) leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2011 184,061 miles

corrosion forming to o/s and n/s/r step panels / sill panelling, corrosion to most metal brake pipes,

engine oil leakage on n/s of engine area, radiator lower cooling fins in poor condition,

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked, front fog lamp tell tale not working, n/s/f fog lamp not working, o/s/f fog lamp filled with water, damage to both rear lower light lenses.

play in n/s/f inner track rod end, o/s/f body mounting in poor condition, play in o/s/f lower ball joint, n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split,

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 6.0mm, o/s/f 7.0mm, n/s/r 2.5mm, o/s/r 8.0mm, 245/70/16 107s

Fail 22 Jun 2011 184,061 miles

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion forming to o/s and n/s/r step panels / sill panelling, corrosion to most metal brake pipes,

engine oil leakage on n/s of engine area, radiator lower cooling fins in poor condition,

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked, front fog lamp tell tale not working, n/s/f fog lamp not working, o/s/f fog lamp filled with water, damage to both rear lower light lenses.

play in n/s/f inner track rod end, o/s/f body mounting in poor condition, play in o/s/f lower ball joint, n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split,

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 6.0mm, o/s/f 7.0mm, n/s/r 2.5mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, 245/70/16 107s,

Pass 29 Jun 2010 177,643 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 177,643 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s inner cv gaitor split

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate cracked

slight play to both front wheel bearings

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 2mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 4mm 245/70 r16 107s

Pass 16 Jul 2009 171,249 miles

both front outer c,v gaitors spliting.

corrosion forming to all metal brake pipes.

crack to o/s/f fog light lens.

o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover split.

rear wiper blade has piece missing.

slight gas leak from center pipe.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 245/70/16W.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 164,568 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r light lense cracked

slight cut to tread o/s/f tyre

tyre tread depths all tyres 6mm 245/70r16s

Pass 17 Jul 2008 164,568 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r light lense cracked

slight cut to tread o/s/f tyre

tyre tread depths all tyres 6mm 245/70r16s

Pass 11 Jul 2007 153,160 miles

TYRES 24570R16S all tyres fitted to car 9.0mm

both front rubber subframe mouonts perishing slightly, slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

surface corrosion to part of meatl brake lines under car near load valve, suface corrosion to F+R anti roll bars, front damper top rubber mounts perishing slightly, n/s/f and o/s/f inner and outer CV gators splitting

various scratches to vehicle and slight damage to front bumper, R.number plate cracked but secure at time of test, stickers on front screen above 40mm but out of wiper sweep, F.fog tell tale n/w, centre exhaust silencer corroded with small hole

Pass 13 Jul 2006 144,034 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32

Fail 5 Jul 2006 144,034 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play at top of steerring column, o/s wiper vblade split at ends, crack to n/s/r light lens, crack to rear number plate,

tyre tread depths; n/s/f and both rear 6.0mm, o/s/f 4.0mm, 245/70/16s.

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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R466 SWB is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R466 SWB, 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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R466 SWB is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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