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R284 EAD

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,062 mi
Last recorded197,062 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB137,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 EAD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 197,062 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 197,049 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 190,897 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 182,281 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

front propshaft rear universal joint worn

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear fog lamp operated via front fog lamp switch

rear service brake application slightly uneven

unable to assess front to rear brake pipes over chassis

Fail 22 May 2012 182,281 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

front propshaft rear universal joint worn

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

trailer socket test shows no output to rear fog lamp advisory at present

unable to assess front to rear brake pipes over chassis

Pass 6 May 2011 180,196 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

fuel tank area contaminated with diesel fuel, not leaking at present, fuel level is very low.

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Fail 27 Apr 2011 180,187 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

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

near side front tyre partially deflated

no rear seating fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2010 174,925 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 169,087 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 169,087 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 146,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 130,327 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 124,480 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 118,220 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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R284 EAD is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R284 EAD, 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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R284 EAD is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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