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X197 NBW

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2559cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,084 mi
Last recorded146,084 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper102,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 NBW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,559cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 146,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 140,938 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 140,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 135,609 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,973 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 126,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

both front subframe rubber mounts badly perished

Pass 30 Dec 2020 126,056 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 125,461 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 125,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,217 miles

Both front out cv gaiters are perished badly but not split

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 125,217 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to rear silencer broken at the centre box (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer is broken off at the centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front out cv gaiters are perished badly but not split

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inner door handle does not operate correctly (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 124,877 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 124,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 124,523 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 124,138 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 123,525 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 123,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 122,661 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 121,762 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 117,631 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 114,611 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 111,007 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 111,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 109,337 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 103,659 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 86,790 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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X197 NBW is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,559cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 X197 NBW, 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 X197 NBW registered?

X197 NBW is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X197 NBW safe to buy?

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