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R780 UUX

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,837 mi
Last recorded206,837 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 UUX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 206,837 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 206,791 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding after parking brake has been released (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 202,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded running front to rear and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 202,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake cable rubbing propshaft (3.5.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded running front to rear and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 197,727 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 197,716 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 192,194 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 185,843 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 178,915 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 167,962 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 164,947 miles

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

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

Slight play detected in offside front lower shock absorber anchorage

Pass 1 Dec 2008 139,680 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 125,166 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 115,006 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 106,019 miles

play in rear u/j on front propshaft

propshaft defective

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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R780 UUX is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R780 UUX, 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 R780 UUX registered?

R780 UUX is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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