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DIG 955

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,897 mi
Last recorded187,897 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 955
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 187,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 183,968 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 180,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 175,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 172,195 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 166,607 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 162,444 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 160,815 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

light corrosion to suspension components

Pass 1 Sep 2017 158,737 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 155,998 miles

ball joint dust covers starting to split

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 29 Aug 2015 151,060 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 145,797 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 136,754 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 136,753 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 126,945 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2010 126,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2009 115,627 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 115,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 May 2008 106,776 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2008 106,776 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 98,275 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 88,779 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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DIG 955 is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DIG 955, 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 DIG 955 registered?

DIG 955 is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is DIG 955 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 955 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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