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R537 AEW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,118 mi
Last recorded157,118 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 AEW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 157,118 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 150,236 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 143,753 miles

nsf body mount p/a corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2019 143,743 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf body mount p/a corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2019 143,515 miles

Fuel pipe leaking At o/s rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lense incomplete (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All seat belts slow to retract

Both rear brake dust plates corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 130,651 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 128,352 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 125,859 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 122,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 122,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 118,924 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,334 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 108,330 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 100,882 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,144 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 88,867 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 82,845 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 82,845 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 75,091 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 66,206 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 58,265 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 58,265 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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R537 AEW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R537 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 R537 AEW registered?

R537 AEW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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