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R117 OEC

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,738 mi
Last recorded166,738 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 OEC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 166,738 miles

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

all 4 wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

top of both sills at rear corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2020 164,981 miles

wheel arches corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2019 162,798 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 159,680 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 159,658 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 156,495 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 151,958 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 147,879 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 144,598 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 140,033 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 140,033 miles

Centre Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 135,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 135,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 130,112 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 127,034 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 121,861 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 111,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 100,831 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 90,870 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 82,082 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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R117 OEC 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 R117 OEC, 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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R117 OEC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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