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R62 WYB

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

214,195 mi
Last recorded214,195 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 WYB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 214,195 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (slight play in idler shaft) (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 214,195 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (slight play in idler shaft) (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 212,580 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 212,169 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 211,709 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 211,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2022 210,202 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 208,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 206,185 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 206,185 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 203,458 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 203,458 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 200,846 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 198,446 miles

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

general corrosion

osf chassis corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 188,619 miles

general corrosion

Fail 14 May 2015 188,619 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2014 172,592 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 172,592 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 153,468 miles

general corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Mar 2012 145,497 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 145,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 134,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 124,110 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 114,008 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 103,361 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 92,123 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 82,743 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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R62 WYB is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R62 WYB, 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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R62 WYB is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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