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R649 ULS

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,879 mi
Last recorded108,879 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 ULS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 108,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 105,490 miles

Offside Front chassis rail/body mounting behind bumper is heavily corroded but vehicle still has adequate body mountings remaining

Fail 19 Jul 2019 105,490 miles

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

Offside Front chassis rail/body mounting behind bumper is heavily corroded but vehicle still has adequate body mountings remaining

Pass 24 Jul 2018 102,568 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail section behind front bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 102,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail section behind front bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 100,172 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 100,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,061 miles

All brake pipes & fuel pipes coated with greasse

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 88,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

All brake pipes & fuel pipes coated with greasse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,339 miles

Brake pipes are greassed

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,052 miles

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

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

chassis & components showing signs of corossion

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,974 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 61,974 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,475 miles

Off side rear rakes slight grab and hand brake reduced effort

Side step mounts corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 54,475 miles

Off side rear rakes slight grab and hand brake reduced effort

Side step mounts corroded

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,455 miles

brake discs worn

centre to brake pipes corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all front supension bushes worn

corrosion all over chassis and body of vehicle

movement in steering column

n/s washer jet inopp

play in both front bottom bakll joints

Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are slightly perished and slight wear on inner

Fail 21 Jul 2010 43,898 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are slightly perished and slight wear on inner

Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,225 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 40,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,574 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,360 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 37,358 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both windscreen wipers smearing.

Large lip and scoring on front brake discs.

Slight play at steering column.

Pass 28 Aug 2006 35,589 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R649 ULS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R649 ULS, 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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R649 ULS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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