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R298 PHY

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,004 mi
Last recorded160,004 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 PHY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 160,004 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2020 158,701 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 156,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front propshaft u/j worn

Fail 3 Sep 2015 156,681 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front propshaft u/j worn

Pass 9 Sep 2014 149,622 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

exhaust corroded

rear number plate slight water damage

Fail 5 Sep 2014 149,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

exhaust corroded

rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 24 Sep 2013 140,555 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 21 Sep 2013 140,550 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)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Sep 2012 134,024 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 125,982 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 125,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 117,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2008 108,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 105,316 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 105,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 97,279 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 97,278 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R298 PHY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R298 PHY, 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 R298 PHY registered?

R298 PHY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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