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R636 HFT

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,463 mi
Last recorded140,463 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 HFT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 140,463 miles

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

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

dry and scaly on underside advise to wax oil

Fail 3 Dec 2016 140,463 miles

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

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

dry and scaly on underside advise to wax oil

Fail 1 Dec 2016 140,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section snapped,emission not checked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired mounting corroded away valve hanging down (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Dec 2015 136,414 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag warning light came on during the test but went off

both rear shock absorber appear damp

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to fuel pipes

noise from the engine

o/s/f inner cv boot perished

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 136,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag warning light came on during the test but went off

both rear shock absorber appear damp

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to fuel pipes

noise from the engine

o/s/f inner cv boot perished

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 129,887 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 129,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 123,596 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 123,580 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 123,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 123,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 118,289 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 118,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 109,929 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 109,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 103,504 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 99,678 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 99,657 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 89,143 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 89,143 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 77,987 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 69,986 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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R636 HFT is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 R636 HFT, 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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R636 HFT is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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