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R654 GKN

1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

215,307 mi
Last recorded215,307 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB133,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 GKN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 215,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underbody corrosion to chassis

Fail 20 Oct 2017 215,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody corrosion to chassis

Pass 28 Oct 2016 212,722 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 212,719 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 207,506 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp damaged

oil leaks from gearbox and rear axle

poor repair noted to front exhaust

Fail 23 Oct 2015 207,502 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

nearside headlamp damaged

oil leaks from gearbox and rear axle

Pass 16 Sep 2014 200,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 200,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 196,082 miles

both front 'd' bushes have slight play

both front wheel bearings have slight play

light corrosion noted to o/s chassis

n/s headlamp beam slightly dull

n/s shocker lower bush has slight play

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in steering wheel up and down

tow electrics socket secured by cable tie

Fail 24 Oct 2013 196,073 miles

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

both front 'd' bushes have slight play

both front wheel bearings have slight play

light corrosion noted to o/s chassis

n/s headlamp beam slightly dull

n/s shocker lower bush has slight play

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in steering wheel up and down

tow electrics socket secured by cable tie

Pass 31 Oct 2012 190,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside headlamp holed

Pass 3 Nov 2011 185,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shockabsorber bushes deteriorated

nearside battery insecure

nearside headlamp deflector fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2011 185,337 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shockabsorber bushes deteriorated

nearside battery insecure

nearside headlamp deflector fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2010 177,515 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 177,515 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 163,646 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 140,622 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 140,622 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2006 128,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip in n/s/f headlight not affecting image

n/s/f inner cv boot split

rear brake pads appear very low †

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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R654 GKN is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 133,668 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 Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R654 GKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R654 GKN is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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