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R611 XAO

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,003 mi
Last recorded166,003 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 XAO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 166,003 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 166,003 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil filter has slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 129,831 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 129,828 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 112,722 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 112,722 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 98,840 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 98,840 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 91,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 91,082 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 86,277 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Oct 2006 86,277 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f upper ball joint rubber gaiter burst

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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R611 XAO is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R611 XAO, 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 R611 XAO registered?

R611 XAO is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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