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L546 DAT

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,131 mi
Last recorded133,131 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL546 DAT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 133,131 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 128,520 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 122,910 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 122,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front 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 Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Adv ise n/s/f tyre ran off outer edge to 2 mm

Advise driver seat base outer side holed and torn

Advise there is a lot of corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 113,068 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 113,068 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

just to note handbrake has quite alot of travel

Pass 19 Mar 2013 103,825 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 103,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 92,726 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 92,726 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 83,423 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 83,423 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,528 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 74,528 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 161,581 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 161,581 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 161,581 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 161,581 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 161,581 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 161,581 miles

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

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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L546 DAT is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L546 DAT, 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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L546 DAT is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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