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R78 VYA

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,315 mi
Last recorded133,315 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 VYA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 133,315 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 129,874 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 124,728 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 119,389 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 115,037 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 115,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 113,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 110,572 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 108,001 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 107,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 102,164 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

chassis showing slight signs of corrosion

child seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side and off side rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

vehicle could do with wax oiling

Pass 7 Sep 2009 96,354 miles

please keep an eye on your sump plug as it might leak oil as threads are not good

Pass 4 Sep 2008 90,280 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 83,356 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 77,317 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 70,743 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 70,743 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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R78 VYA is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R78 VYA, 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 R78 VYA registered?

R78 VYA is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R78 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 VYA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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