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A80 OWL

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,056 mi
Last recorded185,056 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA80 OWL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 185,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2021 185,055 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2019 180,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering

Fail 13 Mar 2019 180,357 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Mar 2018 174,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner cv boot perishing

Offside Rear light lens slight damage

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s n/s/f drop lnks slight play

Fail 12 Mar 2018 174,900 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner cv boot perishing

Offside Rear light lens slight damage

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s n/s/f drop lnks slight play

Fail 28 Nov 2017 174,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake performance not tested Vehicle has excessive corrosion (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear & rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Most suspension components & prescribed areas are corroded

The off side front outer Constant Velocity Joint Gaitor inner securing clip is missing

Fail 23 Nov 2017 174,798 miles

Brake performance not tested Vehicle is not fit to be driven to carry out decelerometer test (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In my opinion this vehicle should not be driven (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings In my opinion this vehicle should not be driven (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear lamp lens cracked

o/s headlamp damaged at securing point

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2016 168,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight corrosion all chassis members

Pass 29 Oct 2015 160,742 miles

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

slight corrosion all chassis members

Pass 27 Nov 2014 153,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front tyre low inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on the edges

oil leak from the gear box

Fail 17 Nov 2014 153,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre low inner edge

o/s rear tyre pressure low

o/s rear tyre worn on the edges

oil leak from the gear box

Fail 19 Nov 2013 144,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 144,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 133,666 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 122,193 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 122,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 113,934 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 105,014 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 104,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 102,971 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 90,850 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 90,838 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2006 74,316 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 74,316 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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A80 OWL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A80 OWL, 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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A80 OWL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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