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R117 VOD

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,598 mi
Last recorded128,598 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 VOD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 128,598 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 128,367 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 128,102 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 127,749 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 127,514 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,200 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 126,703 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 125,823 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 124,483 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 123,636 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 123,001 miles

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 122,163 miles

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 121,061 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 117,950 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 103,785 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished and close to limit

front c/v/ boots perished

front wipers starting to smear

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play in steering box

Fail 7 Oct 2011 103,785 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished and close to limit

front c/v/ boots perished

front wipers starting to smear

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Oct 2010 80,499 miles

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

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

offside rear lower light cluster damaged but not showing white light

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2009 76,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 72,915 miles

rear differencial unit seal leaking

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2008 72,906 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

rear differencial unit seal leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2007 68,421 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre small cut in tread

Fail 18 Oct 2006 63,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 63,313 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 58,784 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 VOD is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VOD, 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 R117 VOD registered?

R117 VOD is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R117 VOD safe to buy?

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