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R58 JTY

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,900 mi
Last recorded129,900 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 JTY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 129,900 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 129,900 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine has coolant leak

front drive prop UJ worn and loose

metal brake pipes are all heavily coated and difficult to acesss

Pass 14 Jan 2012 123,490 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all metal brake pipes are greased

both front tyres slightly out of shape

front and rear brake pads are approx 2 m/m

front number plate is poor

front wheel drive propshaft has a very worn UJ

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/f bumper corner is slightly insecure

tow bar electrics insecure and not tested

Pass 24 Jan 2011 117,556 miles

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

slight play on both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Jan 2011 117,530 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jan 2010 113,085 miles

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

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jan 2010 113,085 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Nov 2008 108,420 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 102,058 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 96,794 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 96,794 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R58 JTY is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R58 JTY, 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 R58 JTY registered?

R58 JTY is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R58 JTY safe to buy?

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