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R55 ARC

1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,658 mi
Last recorded233,658 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB133,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 ARC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 233,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

propshaft centre joint worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 213,530 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

drive to front disconnected

Fail 17 Nov 2011 213,530 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

drive to front disconnected

Pass 22 Nov 2010 197,964 miles

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

rear wiper blade broken

spare tyre missing

Fail 22 Nov 2010 197,964 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade broken

spare tyre missing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 180,669 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 180,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 159,714 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 159,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play n/s & o/s/r D bushes.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 142,208 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

o/s/f headlight pattern weak

Pass 26 Sep 2006 125,049 miles

FRONT INNER DRIVSHAFT GAITORS SLPIT

Pass 22 Sep 2005 107,479 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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R55 ARC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 133,668 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 Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R55 ARC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R55 ARC is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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