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R56 DVU

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,661 mi
Last recorded143,661 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 DVU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 143,661 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 136,313 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 131,107 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 123,786 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 115,967 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 115,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 108,108 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 108,079 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 100,147 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 93,315 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 93,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 86,534 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 86,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 79,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 73,539 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 67,559 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 67,559 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 60,127 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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R56 DVU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R56 DVU, 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 R56 DVU registered?

R56 DVU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is R56 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 DVU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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