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R196 OMJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

195,354 mi
Last recorded195,354 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 OMJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 195,354 miles

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 188,089 miles

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

o/s/f body rubber mounting starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Jul 2014 188,049 miles

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

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

o/s/f body rubber mounting starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Sep 2012 167,624 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 167,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 158,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 158,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 155,652 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 155,650 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 150,349 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 150,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 143,509 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)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 143,504 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 135,159 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 135,159 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 126,504 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 126,504 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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R196 OMJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R196 OMJ, 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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R196 OMJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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