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R180 TDD

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

215,489 mi
Last recorded215,489 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 TDD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 215,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Near side and off side brake pipes to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 215,093 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Near side and off side brake pipes to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 204,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2016 204,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 198,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 197,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 194,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

blow from manifold area (nothing visible)

front windscreen wipers deteriorating

nearsie rear tyre has a metal object in tread

offside front cv gaiter perishing

oily residue rear engine and lower gearbox

rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

Fail 25 Nov 2013 194,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

blow from manifold area (nothing visible)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front track rod end dust cover deteriorating

nearside front upper arm dust cover deteriorating

offside front cv gator perishing

oily residue rear engine and lower gearbox

rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

slight play offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Sep 2012 194,461 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 194,461 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 178,357 miles

cut in off side rear tyre sidewall but not to excess

dampness around front power steering pipes with no leaks visible

front brake pads appear low

fuel cap has residue around its seal

near side front cv gator perishing and becoming insecure

near side front upper ball joint greese cap split

nearside front bump stop missing

numerous areas of surface corrossion across chassis

off side front cv gator perishing

off side front tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak suspect from gear box

rear brake pads appear low

slight play detected at near side rear anti roll bar d bush

slight play detected at off side rear anti roll bar d bush

slight play near side front wheel bearing

slight play off side front wheel bearing

vehicle is difficult to start

both batteries are insecure and could potentially be a fire hazard

Fail 28 Jun 2011 178,260 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in off side rear tyre sidewall but not to excess

dampness around front power steering pipes with no leaks visible

front brake pads appear low

fuel cap has residue around its seal

near side front cv gator perishing and becoming insecure

near side front upper ball joint greese cap split

nearside front bump stop missing

numerous areas of surface corrossion across chassis

off side front cv gator perishing

off side front tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak suspect from gear box

rear brake pads appear low

slight play detected at near side rear anti roll bar d bush

slight play detected at off side rear anti roll bar d bush

slight play near side front wheel bearing

slight play off side front wheel bearing

vehicle is difficult to start

both batteries are insecure and could potentially be a fire hazard

Pass 24 May 2010 162,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 154,683 miles

slight damage to os rear lamp lense

Pass 31 Mar 2008 146,625 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 146,625 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 May 2006 127,665 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 127,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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R180 TDD is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R180 TDD, 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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R180 TDD is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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