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R2 EGS

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,025 mi
Last recorded184,025 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB137,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 EGS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 184,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

poss fuel leak near injectors

very substantial general corrosion of chassis and suspension components. this may have reduced the overall structural integrity.

Fail 17 Oct 2018 184,019 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

poss fuel leak near injectors

very substantial general corrosion of chassis and suspension components. this may have reduced the overall structural integrity.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 182,578 miles

Rear reg plate deteriorating.

substantial general corrosion.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 182,535 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear reg plate deteriorating.

substantial general corrosion.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 180,439 miles

general corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2015 178,807 miles

Extensive under body surface corrosion.

Pass 18 Oct 2014 177,261 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 174,880 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Slight corrosion to front nearside body around body mounting point.

Unable to fully inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to plastic covers fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 171,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 171,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 166,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection of that area

Pass 27 Sep 2010 161,441 miles

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

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

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

Plastic trims fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Sep 2010 161,423 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Plastic trims fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2009 156,838 miles

Plastic trims fitted to sills not allowing full inspection.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 148,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 141,080 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 132,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 132,981 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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R2 EGS is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R2 EGS, 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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R2 EGS is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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