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R246 VUJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,730 mi
Last recorded134,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 VUJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 134,730 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 129,517 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 129,517 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 121,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 113,175 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 113,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 104,452 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine leaking oil

imbalance rise and fall front brakes 18%

slight free play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Apr 2007 104,452 miles

engine leaking oil

imbalance rise and fall front brakes 18%

slight free play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

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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R246 VUJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R246 VUJ, 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 R246 VUJ registered?

R246 VUJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R246 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 VUJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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