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R651 GHR

1997 Isuzu Trooper

White Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,835 mi
Last recorded177,835 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 GHR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 177,835 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 176,200 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at end @brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

oil leaks....minor...front eng oil seal,steering box,rear diff

Pass 9 Aug 2023 174,257 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2022 172,528 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering box misting of oil

Fail 9 Aug 2022 172,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength 2nd tubular cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength 1st tubular cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength centre/rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

front to rear brake poorly secured

misting of oil at steering box

Pass 5 Aug 2021 171,192 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 171,190 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 169,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks...sump/steering box/front seal/rear diff/gearbox

Pass 13 Aug 2019 167,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

lots of minor oil leaks engine oil low

Fail 8 Aug 2019 167,183 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rearmost uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

lots of minor oil leaks engine oil low

Pass 20 Aug 2018 163,996 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tubeless valves split/perished

front to rear fuel pipe corroded at rear

oil leaks from gearbox. oil leaks from rear axle

Fail 15 Aug 2018 163,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area below drivers door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tubeless valves split/perished

front to rear fuel pipe corroded at rear

oil leaks from gearbox. oil leaks from rear axle

Pass 15 Jun 2017 160,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper wishbone (2.4.G.2)

both rear tubeless valves perished

chassis and suspension components corroded

engine oil leak

foremost prop uj freeplay

n/s front bump stop missing

panard rod o/s bush worn

rear diff oil leak

suspension ball joint dust boots in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2017 160,822 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper wishbone (2.4.G.2)

both rear tubeless valves perished

chassis and suspension components corroded

engine oil leak

foremost prop uj freeplay

n/s front bump stop missing

panard rod o/s bush worn

rear diff oil leak

suspension ball joint dust boots in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2016 157,503 miles

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s door hinge poor condition

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear panard rod o/s mounting bush worn

rear prop bamper bush worn to excess

Fail 8 Jun 2016 157,504 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front prop universal joint worn to excess

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s door hinge poor condition

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox

rear panard rod o/s mounting bush worn

rear prop bamper bush worn to excess

Pass 3 Jun 2015 153,966 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

offside door hinges worn

offside front tyre pressure appears low

offside front tyre worn at outer edge

rear diff leaking

Fail 2 Jun 2015 153,966 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Rear bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear bumper mount broken

offside door hinges worn

offside front tyre pressure appears low

offside front tyre worn at outer edge

rear bumper damaged

rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2014 149,533 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside door hinge worn

Fail 6 Jun 2014 149,533 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside door hinge worn

Pass 24 May 2013 145,171 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

o/s door top hinge worn

rear diff oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 140,969 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 134,490 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 128,280 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 121,305 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 112,948 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 104,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 95,643 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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R651 GHR is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R651 GHR, 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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R651 GHR is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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