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739 BAY

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

164,274 mi
Last recorded164,274 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration739 BAY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 164,274 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 162,637 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 159,829 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 157,268 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 156,032 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 154,459 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 152,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 149,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 149,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 142,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wheel arch - 3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 142,605 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wheel arch - 3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 133,372 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 122,403 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 120,295 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 119,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 11 Aug 2011 116,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 19 Aug 2010 111,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 106,495 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 100,956 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak tranfere/gearbox joint area

Pass 30 Jul 2007 95,861 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 89,954 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?

Based on 362,452 MOT tests across 33,962 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,567
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
33,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,164
position lamp(s) not working 10,697
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,634
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,961
constant velocity joint gaiter split 9,918
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739 BAY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 117,851 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 739 BAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 739 BAY registered?

739 BAY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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