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ISUZU TROOPER1997 · 3.1L DIESEL

R246 ATR

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for R246 ATR: 1997 ISUZU TROOPER (MAROON, DIESEL). Mileage: 239,977. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 05/04/2018
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
1997
Engine
3059cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT in 2017 showed the vehicle passed with the exhaust system in poor condition. No defects were recorded in 2016, but earlier entries from 2015 and 2014 reveal recurring issues. These include corrosion on brake pipes, play in anti-roll bar linkages, deteriorated suspension bushings, and tyre wear approaching legal limits. The 2015 MOT had a fail due to a deteriorated ball joint dust cover, worn tyres, and corrosion, while subsequent passes noted similar but less severe concerns. A pattern of corrosion, suspension wear, and tyre degradation emerges. The 2015 fail highlighted multiple defects, but later MOTs show no new defects, suggesting repairs may have addressed some issues. However, the lack of detailed records after 2017 means the current state of components like the exhaust, suspension, and brakes is unclear. The vehicle’s age and mileage (239,977 miles) align with typical usage for a 29-year-old car, but higher mileage could accelerate wear on mechanical and rubber components. The trend appears stable, with no new major defects in the last recorded MOT. However, the absence of recent data limits confidence in the vehicle’s current condition.

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55
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 4, 2026, 04:46 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT in 2017 showed the vehicle passed with the exhaust system in poor condition. No defects were recorded in 2016, but earlier entries from 2015 and 2014 reveal recurring issues. These include corrosion on brake pipes, play in anti-roll bar linkages, deteriorated suspension bushings, and tyre wear approaching legal limits. The 2015 MOT had a fail due to a deteriorated ball joint dust cover, worn tyres, and corrosion, while subsequent passes noted similar but less severe concerns. A pattern of corrosion, suspension wear, and tyre degradation emerges. The 2015 fail highlighted multiple defects, but later MOTs show no new defects, suggesting repairs may have addressed some issues. However, the lack of detailed records after 2017 means the current state of components like the exhaust, suspension, and brakes is unclear. The vehicle’s age and mileage (239,977 miles) align with typical usage for a 29-year-old car, but higher mileage could accelerate wear on mechanical and rubber components. The trend appears stable, with no new major defects in the last recorded MOT. However, the absence of recent data limits confidence in the vehicle’s current condition.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Isuzu Trooper (R246 ATR) from 1997 show a total of 5 MOT tests between April 2014 and April 2017.

Across its entire MOT history, this Isuzu has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 11 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingr”.

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