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R791 UUJ

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,813 mi
Last recorded156,813 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 UUJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 156,813 miles

both chassis rails rear diff and rear axle slightly corroded

both front anti roll drop links have slight play

both rear light lenses slightly damaged

both rear tyres wearing on both edges

brake pedal slightly spongy and requires attension soon

front suspension arms slightly corroded

nearside front wheel arch slightly damaged

nearside rear anti roll drop link has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2011 146,927 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both head lamp aims on lower limit

both rear lower light lenses repaire by tape

front number plate cracked and secured by tape

oil leak around engine

rear axle corroded

slight seapage of power steering fluid around pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2010 143,943 miles

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

both rear light lense slighty damaged

both rear top shocker casings corroded

centre and rear exhaust section slighty corroded

front number slighty damaged and slighty discoloured

fuel tank guard slighty damp

rear axle slighty corroded

slight seapage of power steering fluid around pump

Fail 20 Sep 2010 143,943 miles

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

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

both rear light lense slighty damaged

both rear top shocker casings corroded

centre and rear exhaust section slighty corroded

front number slighty damaged and slighty discoloured

fuel tank guard slighty damp

rear axle slighty corroded

slight seapage of power steering fluid around pump

Pass 21 Sep 2009 141,093 miles

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

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

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake imbalence on limit ( 25% )

front number plate cracked

oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2009 141,081 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake imbalence on limit ( 25% )

front number plate cracked

oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2008 133,864 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

chip in windscreen

compensator becoming stiff

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various corrosion spots showing

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 12 Sep 2008 133,849 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

compensator becoming stiff

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various corrosion spots showing

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 7 Sep 2007 126,866 miles

both axle metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

various corrosion spots under vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2006 114,991 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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R791 UUJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R791 UUJ, 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 R791 UUJ registered?

R791 UUJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R791 UUJ safe to buy?

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