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R215 OTT

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Petrol 3494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,743 mi
Last recorded118,743 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 OTT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,743 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 118,732 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 115,205 miles

Nearside outer c/v gaiter deteriorating

Fail 30 May 2013 115,188 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front brake pads worn very low

Nearside outer c/v gaiter deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2012 107,909 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2012 107,909 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2011 99,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,903 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 92,014 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 91,983 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2009 83,105 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 83,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,881 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 64,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 54,731 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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R215 OTT is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R215 OTT, 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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What year was R215 OTT registered?

R215 OTT is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R215 OTT safe to buy?

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