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R823 MTS

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,500 mi
Last recorded92,500 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 MTS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2011 92,500 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 92,500 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 91,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 91,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 91,921 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 86,927 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 86,917 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 80,713 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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R823 MTS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R823 MTS, 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 R823 MTS registered?

R823 MTS is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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