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R168 CET

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,245 mi
Last recorded183,245 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 CET
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 183,245 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 183,245 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 180,746 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 5 Nov 2013 180,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 177,802 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level near minimum

rear wiper blade split

slight leak from battery

Fail 30 Apr 2012 177,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level near minimum

rear wiper blade split

slight leak from battery

Pass 25 Mar 2011 173,354 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2010 167,859 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front prop/rear joint slight wear

towbar electric bracket broken

Pass 9 May 2009 160,690 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 150,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 139,098 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 118,651 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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R168 CET is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R168 CET, 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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R168 CET is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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