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R242 KAR

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,008 mi
Last recorded153,008 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 KAR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 153,008 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Fuel tank weaping

parking brake limits only just met

Fail 6 Feb 2018 153,006 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, in clip near oil filter (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail, visible through wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Fuel tank weaping

parking brake limits only just met

Pass 14 Jul 2016 148,697 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s front bump stop missing

parking brake limits only just met

Pass 6 Jul 2015 143,252 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 137,728 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 129,381 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 122,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 114,891 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 106,017 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 98,311 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 89,186 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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R242 KAR is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R242 KAR, 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 R242 KAR registered?

R242 KAR is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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