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R59 WFV

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,050 mi
Last recorded153,050 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 WFV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2012 153,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 153,050 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 134,348 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 134,337 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2009 123,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

center rear brake lamp disconeted

Fail 10 Dec 2009 123,721 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 113,783 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 104,085 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 104,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 100,577 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 97,817 miles

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

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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R59 WFV is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon 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 R59 WFV, 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 R59 WFV registered?

R59 WFV is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R59 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 WFV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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