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1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo
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ExpiredMileage
201,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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...
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)
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)
Both number plate lamps damaged
Clutch pedal rubber missing
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)
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo?
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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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