1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · R730 AEW
1997 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 169,621 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R730 AEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 169,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R730 AEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Isuzu Trooper (R730 AEW) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
R730 AEW Mileage History
- 24/08/2022157,712 mi
- 15/08/2023159,869 mi+2,157 mi
- 14/08/2024163,179 mi+3,310 mi
- 28/08/2025166,591 mi+3,412 mi
- 24/08/2026169,621 mi+3,030 mi
Average of roughly 2,977 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Isuzu Isuzu Trooper
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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