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R548 VRD

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,390 mi
Last recorded130,390 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 VRD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 130,390 miles

both front wheel bearings have play

n/s/r shocker has slight misting of oil

o/s/f and o/s/r brake unions corroding

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2016 130,390 miles

Offside Front 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front wheel bearings have play

n/s/r shocker has slight misting of oil

o/s/f and o/s/r brake unions corroding

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 130,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 126,211 miles

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

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

front propshaft in poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2013 126,211 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front propshaft in poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2012 115,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 115,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 108,455 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2011 108,250 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 100,414 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,514 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 92,486 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 90,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 86,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brakes feel spongy

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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R548 VRD is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R548 VRD, 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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R548 VRD is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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