1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · SBZ 8761
1997 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 140,810 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,810 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
SBZ 8761 Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2017
- 140,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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.
SBZ 8761 Mileage History
- 04/04/2011126,914 mi
- 21/04/2012131,238 mi+4,324 mi
- 24/04/2012131,238 mi
- 08/08/2013131,307 mi+69 mi
- 26/04/2016133,722 mi+2,415 mi
- 27/04/2016133,722 mi
- 02/05/2017140,810 mi+7,088 mi
- 02/05/2017140,810 mi
Average of roughly 2,286 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
SBZ 8761 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Isuzu Trooper (SBZ 8761) between April 2011 and May 2017.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
Common Problems: ISUZU TROOPER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
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