The road tax status for R277 CDV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R277 CDV?

The MOT for R277 CDV is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R277 CDV?

The recorded mileage for R277 CDV is 170,503 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R277 CDV ULEZ compliant?

No, R277 CDV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · R277 CDV

R277 CDV

1997 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 30/09/1997. Recorded mileage 170,503 miles. MOT valid until 08/08/2027.

Make & Model: ISUZU TROOPER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 08/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 170,503 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 3.1L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 170,503 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 3059cc

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R277 CDV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
170,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

1997 Common Problems

R277 CDV Mileage History

12/04/2024164,992 mi
16/04/2025167,318 mi+2,326 mi
16/04/2025167,318 mi
17/06/2026170,366 mi+3,048 mi
10/08/2026170,503 mi+137 mi

Average of roughly 2,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R277 CDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 18:40

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Isuzu Trooper (R277 CDV) between April 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 39 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: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced F”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front side of Chassi”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting End of chassis ”.

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