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R601 FSG

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

163,584 mi
Last recorded163,584 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 FSG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 163,584 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 163,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 153,335 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 153,317 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 1 Sep 2010 146,761 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 146,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 136,742 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 136,742 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 125,441 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 111,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 111,284 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 99,847 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 99,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front driveshaft inner joint gaiter split

Pass 11 Aug 2005 88,894 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 88,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (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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R601 FSG is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R601 FSG, 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 R601 FSG registered?

R601 FSG is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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