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R285 LWO

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

152,921 mi
Last recorded152,921 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 LWO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 152,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 151,893 miles

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 151,890 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 147,890 miles

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))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 147,887 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 143,693 miles

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 143,643 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 139,905 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,495 miles

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))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 133,486 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 126,491 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 122,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 118,542 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 114,366 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 108,603 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage hose from header tank (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,662 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,200 miles

offside wiper blade starting to tear

Pass 10 Sep 2012 95,630 miles

Brake pipes plastic coated making corrosion hard to determine

Rear shock covers detatched

Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,967 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 85,210 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 85,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 85,059 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,872 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 77,748 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 70,519 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 65,069 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,468 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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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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