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R818 LJK

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,868 mi
Last recorded150,868 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 LJK
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 150,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r cacking on outer wall

Pass 14 Nov 2011 143,734 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 135,867 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 130,389 miles

several other areas of chassis rusting

Fail 12 Dec 2008 130,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

front lower crossmember between chassis rails very badly rusted through and some areas missing

off side front inner c.v.gaitor split

several other areas of chassis rusting

Pass 10 Dec 2007 119,921 miles

rear metal brake pipe rusting

Fail 10 Dec 2007 119,919 miles

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

off side and near side front inner c.v. boots split

rear metal brake pipe rusting

Pass 12 Dec 2006 105,298 miles

off side and near side inner c.v.boots split

off side and near side of front crossmember rusted

Pass 7 Dec 2005 94,083 miles

off side and near side front inner c.v. boots split

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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R818 LJK is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R818 LJK, 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 R818 LJK registered?

R818 LJK is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R818 LJK safe to buy?

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