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T161 RVA

1999 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,898 mi
Last recorded102,898 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Isuzu Trooper110,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 RVA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 102,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil below minimum

Pass 22 Aug 2024 101,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 100,102 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 99,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 98,352 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,469 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 96,254 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,436 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,065 miles

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

offside brake pipe linkage blocks corroded

slight movement in steering column adjuster lock

Pass 16 Aug 2016 92,315 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,756 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,237 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearings slight play

nearside front tyre has wear outer edge

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit centre of tread

offside rear tyre wear on edges close to wear bars

Pass 14 Aug 2013 87,479 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit small cuts in tread

offside rear tyre worn edges small cuts in tread

Fail 12 Aug 2013 87,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit small cuts in tread

offside rear tyre worn edges small cuts in tread

Pass 31 Jul 2012 83,326 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipe from comp valve to rear hose slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,901 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,995 miles

both front to rear brake pipes to compensator valve slightly corroded

brake pipe from rear comp to rear hose slightly corroded

front cv boots slightly deteriated

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2009 68,889 miles

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

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

rear diff damp with oil

Pass 12 Aug 2008 63,582 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,345 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 58,340 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,927 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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T161 RVA is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 110,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T161 RVA, 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 27 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T161 RVA registered?

T161 RVA is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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