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R491 URH

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

274,091 mi
Last recorded274,091 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 URH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 274,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

body corrosion

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Feb 2014 260,528 miles

genral corrsion though out vehicle

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 250,475 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2012 229,989 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 214,960 miles

Both front and n/s/r brake discs worn

Fail 31 Jan 2011 214,960 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front and n/s/r brake discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2009 208,050 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 208,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 193,209 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 193,209 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 180,321 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 180,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 165,516 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 155,372 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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R491 URH is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R491 URH, 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 R491 URH registered?

R491 URH is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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