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R480 BBM

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Black Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 BBM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011
Fail 5 Feb 2011

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 216,337 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 197,857 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 197,847 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 185,897 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 179,882 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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R480 BBM is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Black with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R480 BBM, 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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How do I check the history of R480 BBM?

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What year was R480 BBM registered?

R480 BBM is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R480 BBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 BBM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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