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R188 HPU

1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

226,698 mi
Last recorded226,698 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo139,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 HPU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 226,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 223,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 219,608 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 215,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2013 210,908 miles

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

front u/j small amount off play

Pass 15 Apr 2012 205,220 miles

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 199,972 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 188,806 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r hub slight oil leak

o/s/r light lense slightly damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2009 177,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 3 Apr 2008 167,149 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

n/sf inner cv gaiter split

Pass 4 Apr 2007 156,479 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 146,319 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 146,319 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo?

Based on 3,104 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,395
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 301
constant velocity joint gaiter split 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
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R188 HPU is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 139,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R188 HPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R188 HPU is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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