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R181 NFL

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,411 mi
Last recorded157,411 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 NFL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 157,411 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 156,382 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 156,670 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 146,751 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 146,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded alround

both rear tyres perrished

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 25 Mar 2009 135,810 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 135,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Mar 2008 121,829 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 107,841 miles

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

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

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

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 94,766 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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R181 NFL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R181 NFL, 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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R181 NFL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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