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R544 KAF

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,648 mi
Last recorded149,648 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 KAF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 149,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and tail (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r by spring platforms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle waxoyled

Pass 16 Oct 2018 143,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 136,903 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 136,889 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear comp valve (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 131,191 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

x2 front body mounts slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 131,162 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes heavily greased

x2 front body mounts slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 125,148 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake pipes heavily waxoyled/greased

Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,087 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes are heavily waxoyled/greased

Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,946 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes heavily waxoyled

Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,918 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle and brake pipes waxoyled

Fail 19 Oct 2012 104,865 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle and brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,733 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 99,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Oct 2010 94,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,558 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipes covered in grease. Not able to fully inspect

O/S/F inner c/v boot split

Pass 22 Oct 2008 82,060 miles

N/S/F Inner c.v boot split.

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 82,060 miles

N/S/F Inner c.v boot split.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,155 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 76,155 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 69,552 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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R544 KAF is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R544 KAF, 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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R544 KAF is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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