1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · R706 AFL
1997 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 26/08/1997. Recorded mileage 157,731 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3059cc
R706 AFL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2022
- 157,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Isuzu Isuzu Trooper
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
R706 AFL Mileage History
- 15/09/2022157,729 mi
- 22/09/2022157,731 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 103 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R706 AFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Isuzu Trooper (R706 AFL) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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