1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · P283 JNA
1997 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 156,960 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2017.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P283 JNA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2016
- 156,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P283 JNA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Isuzu Trooper (P283 JNA) between January 2006 and August 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
P283 JNA Mileage History
- 06/01/2006122,607 mi
- 06/01/2007126,739 mi+4,132 mi
- 06/01/2007126,739 mi
- 11/02/2008131,788 mi+5,049 mi
- 13/02/2008131,791 mi+3 mi
- 12/02/2009134,160 mi+2,369 mi
- 09/02/2010137,644 mi+3,484 mi
- 12/02/201013,766 mi-123,878 mi
- 09/02/2011140,681 mi+126,915 mi
- 11/02/2011140,681 mi
- 14/02/2012144,767 mi+4,086 mi
- 17/02/2012144,767 mi
- 14/02/2013147,328 mi+2,561 mi
- 18/02/2014150,330 mi+3,002 mi
- 21/02/2014150,330 mi
- 22/01/2015155,604 mi+5,274 mi
- 02/08/2016156,940 mi+1,336 mi
- 12/08/2016156,960 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 3,241 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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