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R514 XEG

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,591 mi
Last recorded143,591 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 XEG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 143,591 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

offside parking brake effort low compared to nearside

Pass 2 Jul 2014 140,522 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres have cracks and cuts in tread / sidewalls - no cords visible

Pass 23 May 2013 137,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 133,326 miles

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

washers only provides sufffficient fluid

Pass 2 Jun 2011 129,521 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front bull bar outer sections partially broken

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 27 May 2011 129,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust emissions to be retested when exhaust repaired

front bull bar outer sections partially broken

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 123,316 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 116,922 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 109,160 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 101,169 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 91,239 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

rear No plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2006 91,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

rear No plate deteriorated

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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R514 XEG is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R514 XEG, 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 R514 XEG registered?

R514 XEG is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R514 XEG safe to buy?

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