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R531 RSS

1997 Isuzu Trooper SWB

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,414 mi
Last recorded155,414 miles
Recorded on31 May 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 RSS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper SWB
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2010 155,414 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 155,414 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 May 2009 152,181 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 27 May 2009 152,181 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2008 146,698 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 146,685 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2007 127,702 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 127,058 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2006 105,981 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper SWB?

Based on 1,614 MOT tests across 376 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,851
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 173
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 105
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 92
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R531 RSS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper SWB in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R531 RSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R531 RSS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper SWB, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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