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GGZ 557

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Petrol 3494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,888 mi
Last recorded169,888 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGZ 557
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 169,888 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 166,743 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 163,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nsf joint (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel quite high

Pass 6 Jul 2020 154,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 151,966 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front body mounts corroded on front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 150,440 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os and ns front slight corrosion to body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cooler pipe slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount missing but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2015 146,261 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 140,370 miles

NSF and OSF body mountings corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 132,469 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 120,444 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 109,850 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 95,354 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,224 miles

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

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 4 Dec 2008 70,925 miles

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

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

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,940 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 63,940 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 62,072 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 62,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 59,810 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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GGZ 557 is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GGZ 557, 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 GGZ 557 registered?

GGZ 557 is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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