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R218 GCA

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,958 mi
Last recorded147,958 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 GCA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 147,958 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 137,542 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 137,525 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure rear service brake effort decreases over a short period with the pedal fully down under load (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 131,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 119,316 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 111,544 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 102,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 92,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,159 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 143,860 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 143,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 127,869 miles

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

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

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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R218 GCA is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R218 GCA, 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 R218 GCA registered?

R218 GCA is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R218 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 GCA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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