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R49 SJW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,650 mi
Last recorded132,650 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 SJW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 132,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to brake hose brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is perrished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2016 130,629 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

chasis has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2015 128,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

chassis and floor corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 129,952 miles

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

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

slight play in steering columb

Pass 7 Dec 2013 112,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 122,669 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 119,036 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 115,794 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 112,830 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 108,725 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 108,708 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 102,654 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 98,704 miles

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front flexy exhaust joint corroded

front number plate broken

front to rear and rear over axle metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear position lamp lens cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2005 91,475 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 91,475 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R49 SJW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R49 SJW, 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 R49 SJW registered?

R49 SJW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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