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R185 GDV

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,237 mi
Last recorded177,237 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB137,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 GDV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 177,237 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 168,964 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 155,964 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 155,964 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 142,221 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 142,214 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 138,160 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear nomber plate discoloured

rear tyres just legal

slight play in sterring link arm

Pass 20 Jun 2011 138,160 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear nomber plate discoloured

rear tyres just legal

slight play in sterring link arm

Pass 25 Jun 2010 121,590 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 121,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2009 118,551 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 118,551 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 110,609 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 110,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 97,722 miles

both outer cv boots starting to perish

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre nearing wear bars

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Mar 2007 97,722 miles

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

both outer cv boots starting to perish

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre nearing wear bars

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Feb 2006 90,383 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 90,377 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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R185 GDV is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Green 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 Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 137,121 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 Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R185 GDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R185 GDV is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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