Official DVLA Record

1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.2L Petrol/gas · R140 ACL

R140 ACL

1997 Isuzu Trooper (3.2L, petrol/gas). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 126,644 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
ISUZU TROOPER
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/08/2014
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/03/2014)
Recorded Mileage
126,644 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL/GAS · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/08/2014
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/03/2014
Fuel Type
PETROL/GAS
Year
1997
Engine
3165cc

R140 ACL Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2013
  • 126,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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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.

R140 ACL Mileage History

  1. 25/05/200684,294 mi
  2. 31/05/200684,294 mi
  3. 27/02/200792,944 mi+8,650 mi
  4. 27/02/200792,944 mi
  5. 27/01/2009102,073 mi+9,129 mi
  6. 11/02/2009102,077 mi+4 mi
  7. 31/03/2010108,550 mi+6,473 mi
  8. 23/07/2010108,566 mi+16 mi
  9. 23/07/2010108,566 mi
  10. 27/05/2011114,250 mi+5,684 mi
  11. 31/05/2011114,254 mi+4 mi
  12. 17/07/2012118,827 mi+4,573 mi
  13. 19/07/2012118,847 mi+20 mi
  14. 31/07/2013126,623 mi+7,776 mi
  15. 06/08/2013126,644 mi+21 mi

Average of roughly 5,881 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

R140 ACL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 11:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Isuzu Trooper (R140 ACL) between May 2006 and August 2013.

The record contains 7 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 06 August 2013 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 (24 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 41 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”.

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