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R256 FJO

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,541 mi
Last recorded124,541 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 FJO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 124,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 124,541 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 124,541 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 123,202 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 123,202 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 115,590 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 115,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 114,594 miles

Exhaust blow at front section area.

Number plate lettering poorly spaced.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 114,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust blow at front section area.

Number plate lettering poorly spaced.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 110,133 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 110,133 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2010 103,946 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 103,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 98,558 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 93,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 87,608 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 81,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R256 FJO is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R256 FJO, 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 R256 FJO registered?

R256 FJO is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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