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R524 AEW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,235 mi
Last recorded175,235 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 AEW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 175,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 169,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2X front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 169,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2X front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Protective sleeve, nearly worn through (1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 166,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 164,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion throughout

Pass 20 Oct 2021 163,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 159,610 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 159,594 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 159,133 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 157,634 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 153,787 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 149,674 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 144,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 140,609 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 135,266 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 134,663 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 129,921 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 127,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 127,972 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 121,307 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 115,621 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 104,763 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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R524 AEW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R524 AEW, 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 R524 AEW registered?

R524 AEW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R524 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 AEW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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