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R575 TAU

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,845 mi
Last recorded165,845 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 TAU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 165,845 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 163,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 163,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 161,925 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 159,269 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 158,107 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 156,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 153,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 142,328 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 134,174 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 125,891 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 125,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 117,791 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 111,339 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 103,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 96,652 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 92,283 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 92,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2010 87,723 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 83,032 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 83,027 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 100,596 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 76,981 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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R575 TAU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R575 TAU, 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 R575 TAU registered?

R575 TAU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R575 TAU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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