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R897 TUJ

1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Green Diesel 3057cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,206 mi
Last recorded177,206 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB133,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 TUJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,057cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2021 177,206 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 177,206 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 175,629 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 170,296 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front and rear brake disc dirt shields rotted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Bump stops missing on both sides

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Front and rear ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 167,185 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 161,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 154,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 147,005 miles

part of o/s rear brake back plate missing due to corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2015 146,995 miles

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

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

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

part of o/s rear brake back plate missing due to corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2014 138,546 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 128,142 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 118,358 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 10 Nov 2011 113,332 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Nov 2011 113,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 104,901 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 96,110 miles

n/s rear number plate cover missing

o/s and n/s front tyres on limit and worn on inside edges

o/s rear light reflector cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2009 96,099 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear number plate cover missing

o/s and n/s front tyres on limit and worn on inside edges

o/s rear light reflector cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2008 82,295 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 72,638 miles

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

cover missing from rear number plate light

Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,530 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 63,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2005 53,033 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 53,033 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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R897 TUJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Green with a 3,057cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 133,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R897 TUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R897 TUJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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