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R261 RVN

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,436 mi
Last recorded128,436 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 RVN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 128,436 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front inner wheelarches (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 128,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded compensator bracket (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle casing corroded near spring mounts

emissions not tested due to exhaust condition

Pass 31 Oct 2014 124,975 miles

general corrosion underside

Fail 26 Mar 2014 124,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 122,621 miles

both front outer cv boots perished/cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2013 122,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front outer cv boots perished/cracked

rear brake discs marked/corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 120,288 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 120,288 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2011 118,446 miles

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

Oil leak

gen eral corrosion to chassis/body

nearside outer cv boot perished offside outer and inner cv boots perished

offside wiper rubber split

Fail 21 Mar 2011 118,446 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front top ball joint boots split

gen eral corrosion to chassis/body

nearside front driveshaft inner cv boot split

nearside outer cv boot perished offside outer and inner cv boots perished

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 29 Mar 2010 114,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 26 Mar 2010 114,450 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

required one litree of engine oil prior to start of test

Pass 20 Mar 2009 109,461 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 103,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 92,465 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 81,704 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 81,704 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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R261 RVN is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R261 RVN, 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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R261 RVN is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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