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R517 XEG

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,880 mi
Last recorded186,880 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 XEG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 186,880 miles

Rear rear diff has oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2023 181,064 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear diff has oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2021 167,613 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 166,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp has slight damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 156,795 miles

under body covered in mud

Pass 14 Mar 2016 134,740 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking on inside sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on inside sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on inside sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2014 116,026 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s/r light lens.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 116,026 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s/r light lens.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 112,003 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 112,003 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,785 miles

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

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

condition of nearside & offside step bracket

Pass 14 Oct 2010 101,999 miles

condition of offside & nearside step bracket

condition of offside front & nearside front chassis (body mounting)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 101,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

condition of offside & nearside step bracket

condition of offside front & nearside front chassis (body mounting)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 96,005 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 90,108 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 82,923 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 82,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,441 miles

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

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

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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R517 XEG is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R517 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 R517 XEG registered?

R517 XEG is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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