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R638 CDA

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

211,443 mi
Last recorded211,443 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 CDA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 211,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe at front (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body mounts corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2021 211,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Due to pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Area near anti-roll bar D bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (above cover) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All body mounts deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering idler has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Body corroded

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Body corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust section missing

Pass 27 Aug 2020 209,130 miles

All body mount rubber bushes perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering idler arm has slight play

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near anti-roll bar D bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section missing

Pass 30 Jul 2019 203,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near anti-roll bar D bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust missing

Pass 18 Aug 2018 197,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear part of exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 16 Aug 2018 197,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear part of exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 23 Aug 2017 190,157 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 190,153 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 181,896 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 173,756 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 163,398 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 153,017 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 145,035 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 145,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 143,424 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 141,150 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 137,112 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 130,248 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 123,926 miles

front brake is 25/ imblance

Fail 21 Nov 2007 123,877 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

rear number plate dirty

slight play on steering column

slight roughness in rear differancial we are not able to check both rear wheel bearings properly for roughness

Pass 30 Jan 2007 112,957 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 112,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 99,451 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 99,451 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R638 CDA is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 R638 CDA, 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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R638 CDA is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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