MOT Status
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152,921 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking break has little reserve travel
Central Rear dampness under fuel tank guard area
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear dampness under fuel tank guard area
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower fog light lens broken
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower fog light lens broken
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake performance not tested Due to brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 x pipes, seen through wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake hose to compensator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes, to compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage hose from header tank (2.3.3b)
offside wiper blade starting to tear
Brake pipes plastic coated making corrosion hard to determine
Rear shock covers detatched
Near side front anti roll bar link bent
Near side rear light damaged
Off side front wheel bearing has slight play
Rear coil springs corroded
Transmission oil leak
3 bolts missing from bottom of gearbox bell housing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
oil req 1 litre, on min
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?
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R285 LWO is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R285 LWO, 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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R285 LWO is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 19 March 1998.
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