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R496 KAF

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,300 mi
Last recorded145,300 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 KAF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 145,300 miles

Battery secured with cord!

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 145,190 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Battery secured with cord!

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

Front bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 141,954 miles

Battery secured with cord!

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear suspension sits slightly lower than n/s

Fail 29 Jul 2013 141,954 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery secured with cord!

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear suspension sits slightly lower than o/s!

Pass 31 Jul 2012 137,495 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cut in o/s front outer tyre wall

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2012 137,245 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cut in o/s front outer tyre wall

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2011 130,591 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 118,484 miles

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

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

prop shaft damper in poor condition advise .

Pass 4 Nov 2008 10,895 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 98,216 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 84,326 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 72,915 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 72,915 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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R496 KAF is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R496 KAF, 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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R496 KAF is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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