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R63 EVL

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,165 mi
Last recorded148,165 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 EVL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 148,165 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Fail 18 Dec 2007 148,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 4 Jan 2007 137,341 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2007 137,341 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2006 125,925 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 125,925 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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R63 EVL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R63 EVL, 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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R63 EVL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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