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R658 DTW

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

205,858 mi
Last recorded205,858 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 DTW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 205,858 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seats all folded belts not checked

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 205,853 miles

Front Prop shaft badly damaged rear universal joint badly worn (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective damaged letting water into lamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seats all folded belts not checked

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 204,990 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn shaft rear joint ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (2.7.2a)

Rear seats folded belts not checked

Upper steering column joint has play

Fail 10 Nov 2017 204,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced has water in lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn shaft rear joint ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (2.7.2a)

Rear seats folded belts not checked

Upper steering column joint has play

Pass 7 Nov 2016 204,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 203,019 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 9 Oct 2015 203,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Propshaft u\j has play

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 201,299 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 201,294 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 199,697 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 195,933 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 195,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 191,512 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 188,014 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 188,012 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 182,595 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 178,094 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 178,094 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 176,082 miles

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

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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R658 DTW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R658 DTW, 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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R658 DTW is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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