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R747 CHE

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,824 mi
Last recorded87,824 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 CHE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 87,824 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under body sealed

Pass 4 Dec 2024 85,541 miles

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

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

under body sealed

Pass 10 Nov 2023 83,124 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 79,448 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 73,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 66,798 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 60,734 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 60,733 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both(2) front to rear(MAIN) brake pipesto load valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose(MARKED) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi hose across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,920 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

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

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 49,404 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

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

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 46,080 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,566 miles

nearside sidestep and bull bar mounts corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 44,554 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,067 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 44,067 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,689 miles

rear seat is of 'occasional' folding type and no seat belts fitted, non required due to no side windows fitted in rear (vehicle classed as a goods vehicle)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,250 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,668 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 42,282 miles

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

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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R747 CHE is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R747 CHE, 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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What year was R747 CHE registered?

R747 CHE is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R747 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R747 CHE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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