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T197 REU

1999 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,554 mi
Last recorded142,554 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Isuzu Trooper110,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 REU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 142,554 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 141,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 141,889 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 141,489 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 141,206 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 141,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 141,056 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 140,783 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 140,348 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 139,970 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 136,655 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 127,166 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 119,431 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 110,982 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 103,340 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 103,270 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 99,230 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 94,419 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 94,411 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 89,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 89,592 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 83,324 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 83,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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T197 REU is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T197 REU, 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 T197 REU registered?

T197 REU is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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