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R601 LDF

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,338 mi
Last recorded116,338 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 LDF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 116,338 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 112,684 miles

Both front body mounts corroded

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 112,684 miles

Both front body mounts corroded

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 107,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping

Fail 31 Dec 2020 107,492 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping

Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,973 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,991 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 95,311 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,380 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 85,380 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,576 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 80,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 78,119 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 75,500 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 75,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge .

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 69,799 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre worne on lnner edge .

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,623 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 63,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 59,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 59,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 54,715 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 54,715 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 49,361 miles

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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R601 LDF is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LDF, 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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R601 LDF is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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