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R749 JBA

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,121 mi
Last recorded131,121 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 JBA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 131,121 miles

front both brake pipes to flexi corroded-both outer sills corroded-both rear inner sills corroded-slight judder at front brakes-

outer cv boots starting to perish-rear pads worn low-front balljoints have slight play in them-rear brakes and rear parking brake passed on limits may need adjustment soon-both front inner arches corroded-both rear inner arches corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 131,507 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 131,506 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 130,742 miles

weepage from powered steering box and hoses.

Fail 13 Nov 2008 130,742 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

weepage from powered steering box and hoses.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 121,742 miles

air bag warning light lit

front driveshaft boots deteriorated

nearside rear body mounting loose

replacement brake pipes untidy

slight fluffing offside rear seat belt

slight play at steering wheel/column

Fail 6 Nov 2007 121,723 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

air bag warning light lit

front driveshaft boots deteriorated

nearside rear body mounting loose

slight fluffing offside rear seat belt

slight play at steering wheel/column

Pass 17 Oct 2006 109,248 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 96,626 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 96,472 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in f.o.s.wheel bearing

suspect brake pads low

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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R749 JBA is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R749 JBA, 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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R749 JBA is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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