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R622 MJU

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

216,485 mi
Last recorded216,485 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 MJU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 216,485 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches corroding (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis also muddy underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner tread and on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component also various pipes corroding advise changing at earliest convienience (2.3.3b)

clutch/brake and throttle pedal rubbers deteriorating

hand brake effort only just passed test advise adjustments or repairs at earliest convienience

play in front propshaft rear "uj"

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

sill covers fitted

slight condensation in o/s headlight lens

temporary rear window fitted

tow bar electrical sockets bracket cracking advise changing at earliest convienience

various body mounting rubbers deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2016 213,810 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general corrosion to under vehicle components

Fail 19 Apr 2016 213,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2015 198,856 miles

Brake pedal soft but work with in limits

Fail 23 Mar 2015 198,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 195,250 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 195,250 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 193,849 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 193,135 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 193,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r brake disc worn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 192,147 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 190,796 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 189,702 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 189,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 188,849 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 172,004 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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R622 MJU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R622 MJU, 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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R622 MJU is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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