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W397 STA

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,541 mi
Last recorded116,541 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper102,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 STA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 116,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 116,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 114,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat base damaged spring

Offside sill dented

Fail 25 Jul 2017 114,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat base damaged spring

Offside sill dented

Pass 12 Sep 2016 112,070 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2+mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 108,851 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,796 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,049 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 72,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,919 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,233 miles

Coolant leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight exhaust blow at joint

slight movement in steering column top bush

Fail 8 Mar 2010 53,233 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight exhaust blow at joint

slight movement in steering column top bush

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,181 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 49,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 44,409 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low ?

Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,409 miles

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

front brake pads getting low ?

Pass 20 Jun 2006 40,775 miles

o/s/r brake slight bind

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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W397 STA is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,609 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W397 STA, 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 26 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W397 STA registered?

W397 STA is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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