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R887 KUA

1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,970 mi
Last recorded83,970 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB116,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 KUA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty SWB
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2012 83,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all ball joint boots poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,970 miles

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

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

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

all ball joint boots poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,657 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 62,657 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 57,877 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 57,871 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,387 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,384 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,616 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 51,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB?

Based on 895 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,031
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 110
position lamp(s) not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
wheel bearing has excessive play 29
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R887 KUA is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 116,622 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 Duty SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R887 KUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R887 KUA is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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