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P136 VVL

1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,436 mi
Last recorded201,436 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo117,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 VVL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 201,436 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

slight play in the front anti-roll bar link rods ball joints

slight play in the rear anti-roll bar link rods ball joints

steering system slightly tight when engine on idle

Fail 15 May 2017 201,272 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn x2 ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight play in the front anti-roll bar link rods ball joints

slight play in the rear anti-roll bar link rods ball joints

Pass 13 May 2016 196,857 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 196,857 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level below minimum, topped up 3 litres...

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 5 May 2015 194,800 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 190,779 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 190,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 181,419 miles

Both number plate lamps damaged

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Feb 2013 181,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both number plate lamps damaged

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 174,828 miles

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

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

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

both number plate light lights damaged

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 28 Feb 2012 174,828 miles

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

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

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

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

both number plate light lights damaged

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 4 Mar 2011 161,930 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 161,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 154,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 147,818 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 147,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 140,651 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 140,651 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 132,769 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 121,256 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo?

Based on 3,104 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,395
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 301
constant velocity joint gaiter split 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
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P136 VVL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 117,521 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 3.1 Diesel Turbo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P136 VVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P136 VVL is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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