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R797 GBR

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,409 mi
Last recorded164,409 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 GBR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 164,409 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 160,309 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

all brake pipes coated in thick coating not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2015 160,309 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

all brake pipes coated in thick coating not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2014 151,363 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 151,360 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 141,710 miles

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Vehicle is excessivly undersealed

Fail 13 Aug 2013 141,710 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Vehicle is excessivly undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2012 134,858 miles

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

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

rear axle oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2012 134,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear outer sill corroded

rear axle oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 128,376 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2010 122,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 116,853 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 111,635 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 105,890 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 99,642 miles

emissions close to specified limit, would recommend fuel treatment and air filter change if required

nearside rear indicator lense cracked

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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R797 GBR 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 73.3%.

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 R797 GBR, 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 R797 GBR registered?

R797 GBR is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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