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P888 GLS

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,176 mi
Last recorded131,176 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 GLS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 131,176 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 131,176 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 126,728 miles

Offside Front cross member corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 126,565 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 126,399 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 126,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 125,666 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

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

offside front body mount area corroded

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2016 124,818 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 124,812 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 122,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 120,413 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 119,630 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 118,864 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 117,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 117,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 115,479 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 114,535 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 113,635 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 112,358 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 109,813 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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P888 GLS is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P888 GLS, 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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P888 GLS is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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