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R968 VUJ

1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty LWB

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,825 mi
Last recorded114,825 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty LWB120,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 VUJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty LWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 114,825 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 114,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 108,566 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 May 2008 108,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 97,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 85,537 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 85,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty LWB?

Based on 801 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
6,569
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 123
constant velocity joint gaiter split 49
position lamp(s) not working 34
Registration plate lamp not working 23
Stop lamp not working 23
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R968 VUJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty LWB in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 120,297 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 LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R968 VUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R968 VUJ registered?

R968 VUJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty LWB, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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