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R63 FCW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

227,830 mi
Last recorded227,830 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 FCW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 227,830 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 227,778 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 218,392 miles

All metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2020 218,357 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2019 209,663 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 209,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 197,860 miles

metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2017 185,593 miles

chips in windscreen

front metal brake pies starting to rust

Pass 19 Jul 2016 174,428 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 163,784 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear metal brake pipe across axle rusted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 153,626 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 153,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 143,884 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 132,574 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2012 132,321 miles

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

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

damage to front number plate

play in n/s front hub

Pass 22 Jul 2011 123,134 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 112,748 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 24 Jul 2009 103,863 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 103,863 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 95,730 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 95,730 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 87,271 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 78,592 miles

front bumper and number plate slight damage

o/s front tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering column bush

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 FCW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R63 FCW, 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 FCW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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