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R604 MTS

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

110,787 mi
Last recorded110,787 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 MTS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2014 110,787 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all tyre pressures low

Pass 27 Jun 2013 110,342 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 109,449 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 109,441 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 108,546 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 108,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 102,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 102,657 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 98,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 98,138 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 91,988 miles

corrosion on rear back plates and chassis

front brake pipes corroded

front bumper slightly insecure at edges

front cv boots cracked

front number plate starting to perish

front pads hard to see

play in front prop shaft joint

rear brakes slightly tight

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jul 2008 91,988 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion on rear back plates and chassis

front brake pipes corroded

front bumper slightly insecure at edges

front cv boots cracked

front number plate starting to perish

front pads hard to see

play in front prop shaft joint

rear brakes slightly tight

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 842,001 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 84,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear springs corroded

drive belts slightly loose

bumpers slightly insecure

chassis corroded

corrosion on both front brake pipes

slightdampness on steering pump pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2006 75,406 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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R604 MTS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver 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 R604 MTS, 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 R604 MTS registered?

R604 MTS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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