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R220 CUX

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,559 mi
Last recorded130,559 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB108,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 CUX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt LWB
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 130,559 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine light illuminated

n/s/front indicator lens slightly damaged

o/s/front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion hard to check condition of pipes plastic covers fitted to pipes

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2013 130,530 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine light illuminated

n/s/front indicator lens slightly damaged

o/s/front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion hard to check condition of pipes plastic covers fitted to pipes

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2013 130,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine light illuminated

n/s/front indicator lens damaged

o/s/front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion hard to check condition of pipes plastic covers fitted to pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2012 123,445 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine light not illuminated

o/s/front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion hard to check condition of pipes plastic covers fitted to pipes

rear towbar not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2012 123,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine light not illuminated

o/s/front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion hard to check condition of pipes plastic covers fitted to pipes

rear towbar not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2011 114,506 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes oiled hard to check condition of pipes

unable to see brake fluid level

Fail 13 Jun 2011 114,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes oiled hard to check condition of pipes

Pass 14 Jun 2010 104,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 104,229 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 93,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2009 93,160 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 81,112 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 72,428 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

water leak

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 18 May 2006 63,454 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB?

Based on 4,772 MOT tests across 466 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
6,198
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 265
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
position lamp(s) not working 105
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 102
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R220 CUX is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 108,056 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 Citation Dt LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R220 CUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R220 CUX is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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