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R280 NKV

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

207,301 mi
Last recorded207,301 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB137,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 NKV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 207,301 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 206,028 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Nov 2021 206,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 203,631 miles

O/s door step rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2019 202,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 199,684 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 199,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 197,009 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 195,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 195,108 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades poor

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

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 192,455 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

NSF outer cv boot cracked

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 185,720 miles

Front Pads Appear Low

Gearbox Noisy From Cold

Play In Front Antiroll Bar Bushes

Rear Pads Appear Low

Front Number Plate Cracked

Pass 23 May 2013 177,492 miles

Wipers Poor

Front Number Plate Cracked

Tyres Begining To Crack On Tread

Pass 21 May 2012 167,532 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 21 May 2012 167,532 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 158,654 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 149,027 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 May 2009 138,427 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 May 2008 126,831 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2008 126,831 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 116,307 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 106,936 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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R280 NKV is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 137,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R280 NKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R280 NKV registered?

R280 NKV is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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