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R965 NCF

1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,856 mi
Last recorded163,856 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB133,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 NCF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 163,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 159,314 miles

centre exhaust blowing slightly

nearside rear chassis cross member slightly corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2023 159,314 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust blowing slightly

nearside rear chassis cross member slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2022 153,868 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 150,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 150,645 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 145,206 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 145,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 145,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced components displaying light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 139,495 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Home made exhaust

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tinted windows fitted

Vehicle has been modified for offroad use

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 136,500 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 133,897 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 133,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 131,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 130,231 miles

center section of exhaust slightly blowing

front number plate in poor condition

n/s bottom arm ball in poor condition

o/s/f tyre just legal

rear brake pipes corroded

steering box wet

Pass 19 Nov 2012 125,207 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 117,189 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 112,498 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 112,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 110,790 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 110,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 103,680 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 97,073 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 91,677 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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R965 NCF is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R965 NCF, 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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R965 NCF is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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