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H144 NJT

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,237 mi
Last recorded131,237 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH144 NJT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 131,237 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 131,237 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 122,173 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 122,094 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injection pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 118,381 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 112,998 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 109,688 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 106,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jul 2013 105,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2012 102,335 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both rear tyres starting to split and perish

front exhaust mounting split but exhaust fully supported

Pass 20 Jul 2011 100,669 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 98,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 96,760 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 95,329 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 94,156 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 90,085 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 85,122 miles

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

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished.

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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H144 NJT is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H144 NJT, 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 H144 NJT registered?

H144 NJT is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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