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R659 SSL

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,368 mi
Last recorded115,368 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 SSL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 115,368 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 109,496 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 109,490 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 103,182 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 103,182 miles

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

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rear back plate missing

Pass 14 Sep 2007 91,895 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 91,895 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BELT MISSING FROM AIR CON PUMP

BRAKE FLUID BELOW MAX LEVEL

CORROSION SHOWIN G ON FRONT EXHAUST PIECE

CORROSION SHOWING ON FRONT SUSPENSION

N/S AND O/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT BOOTS BURST

O/S/R TAIL LAMP LENS SPLIT

OIL SOAKED AROUND BOTTOM OF ENGINE AROUND P.A.S PUMP

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

PLAY IN O/S/R DROP LINK

Pass 24 Oct 2006 80,950 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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R659 SSL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R659 SSL, 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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R659 SSL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R659 SSL safe to buy?

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