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R265 FNV

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

127,968 mi
Last recorded127,968 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 FNV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 127,968 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 127,951 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Mar 2026 127,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2025 126,301 miles

advise surface rust to underside

Fail 1 Apr 2025 126,301 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise surface rust to underside

Pass 25 Mar 2024 123,241 miles

advise nsf inner wing support panel rusty

advise slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2024 123,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise nsf inner wing support panel rusty

advise slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 6 Apr 2023 114,497 miles

advise rear discs and pads look worn advise inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2023 114,482 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes x3 marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

advise rear discs and pads look worn advise inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2022 103,703 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 93,791 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 93,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,269 miles

advise front and rear number plate replacement now

advise tape on rusty bodywork

Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,900 miles

brake pads

number plate condition

o/s/r bumper fixing

Fail 1 Apr 2019 77,900 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pads

number plate condition

o/s/r bumper fixing

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,463 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,438 miles

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

rear brake pipes greased up

Pass 20 Aug 2016 73,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,413 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 72,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 71,956 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 71,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 69,780 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 65,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,332 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,440 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 52,802 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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R265 FNV is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R265 FNV, 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 R265 FNV registered?

R265 FNV is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R265 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 FNV shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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