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R356 BNH

1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

342,908 mi
Last recorded342,908 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo139,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 BNH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 342,908 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 2 Apr 2025 342,570 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside covered in underseal

Fail 2 Apr 2025 342,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 3 Apr 2024 342,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 341,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 31 Mar 2022 340,975 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 340,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 340,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 337,297 miles

advise all steering components very rusty

advise chassis and body mountings very rusty

advise whole suspension very rusty

Pass 22 May 2018 335,087 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 335,081 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts and both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect has NO IMAGE (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear body to chassis mountings corroded away (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 332,856 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 330,001 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise front brake hose ferules rusty

advise whole chassis and suspension very rusty front and rear

Pass 15 May 2015 324,354 miles

advise no plates deteriated

advise rear lenses cracked

advise whole chassis and suspension very rusty

Fail 9 May 2015 324,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise no plates deteriated

advise rear lenses cracked

advise whole chassis and suspension very rusty

Pass 13 May 2014 318,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 309,230 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 309,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 291,708 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 29,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 272,231 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 254,019 miles

advise screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2009 233,212 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 233,212 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 210,675 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 190,564 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 169,239 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo?

Based on 3,104 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,395
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 301
constant velocity joint gaiter split 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
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R356 BNH is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo 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 3.1 Diesel Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 139,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R356 BNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R356 BNH is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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