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R541 FMJ

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,898 mi
Last recorded171,898 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 FMJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 171,898 miles

slight play in front shock bushes

Pass 23 Dec 2019 170,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 165,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 164,245 miles

slight play nearside front drop link

slight play offside lower ball joint

Pass 16 Dec 2016 162,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 160,779 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 158,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 154,550 miles

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 5 Sep 2012 147,950 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 138,724 miles

slight deterioration some bushes

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 1 Sep 2011 138,724 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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)

slight deterioration some bushes

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 25 Aug 2010 128,140 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 128,140 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 121,492 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 121,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 115,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 106,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R541 FMJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R541 FMJ, 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 R541 FMJ registered?

R541 FMJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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