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P203 FNE

1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

64,518 mi
Last recorded64,518 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB133,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 FNE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 64,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2026 64,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Cracked showing white (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 62,952 miles

Welding repairs to off side front chassis leg at steering box mounting heavily undersealed

Pass 1 May 2024 60,866 miles

Welding repairs to off side front chassis leg heavily under sealed

Pass 4 May 2023 59,372 miles

Welding repairs heavily under sealed

Fail 21 Apr 2023 59,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 58,400 miles

Some light surface corrosion to brake pipes

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 58,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis around antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 58,238 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 57,705 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,007 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,720 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 54,713 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,894 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,346 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on the outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,675 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,034 miles

handbrake warning light flashing in the dash

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,032 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,237 miles

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

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

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 44,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise rear pads over halfway worn through.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,397 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise rear pads over halfway worn through.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise plastic skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,432 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 33,734 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 30,657 miles

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

slight stain on rear number plate

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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P203 FNE is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 133,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P203 FNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P203 FNE is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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