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R946 NDV

1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,541 mi
Last recorded147,541 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB116,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 NDV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty SWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 147,541 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 147,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

N/S & O/S Inner drive shaft gaters split

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 142,837 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 134,706 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 134,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 127,469 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 127,469 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 118,647 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 118,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 109,572 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 109,572 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB?

Based on 895 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,031
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 110
position lamp(s) not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
wheel bearing has excessive play 29
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R946 NDV is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 116,622 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 Duty SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R946 NDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R946 NDV is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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