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R543 DGK

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

135,115 mi
Last recorded135,115 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 DGK
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 135,115 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2025 127,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 124,287 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 118,138 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 111,997 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake requires adjustment soon

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes along chassis to compensater (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 108,365 miles

Front chassis has slight corrosion

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 104,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,256 miles

Front chassis has slight corrosion

Front chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2018 99,254 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front chassis has slight corrosion

Front chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,884 miles

Rear brake pipe along axle has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2016 89,491 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

both front outer cv boots are slightly perrished

Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,699 miles

Minor corrosion started under body

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread,inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,118 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 81,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,407 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,050 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,589 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,828 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,954 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,437 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,775 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,691 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R543 DGK is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R543 DGK, 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 R543 DGK registered?

R543 DGK is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R543 DGK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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