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R197 AWG

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,108 mi
Last recorded107,108 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 AWG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 107,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door/arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury on arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 102,594 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 97,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 97,322 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 92,874 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stop mountings missing

Fail 19 May 2015 92,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stop mountings missing

Pass 19 May 2014 88,965 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 May 2013 84,692 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop mounting missing

Pass 21 May 2012 81,245 miles

offside rear suspesion bump stop mounting missing

Pass 21 May 2011 78,370 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 78,324 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

jet wash before retest

very dirty on under side

Pass 18 May 2010 74,748 miles

muddy on under side border line

near side front tyre worn on edge

off side front tyre worn on edge (low)

Fail 10 May 2010 74,440 miles

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

muddy on under side border line

near side front tyre worn on edge

off side front tyre worn on edge (low)

Pass 18 May 2009 70,430 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 May 2008 64,719 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 59,544 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 May 2007 59,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 53,819 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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R197 AWG is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R197 AWG, 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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R197 AWG is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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