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R378 LJW

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

203,960 mi
Last recorded203,960 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 LJW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 203,960 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 202,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 200,865 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 193,546 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 193,540 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 182,008 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 175,312 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 171,447 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 171,428 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 163,419 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 156,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 147,221 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 142,699 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 139,929 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 127,000 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 116,777 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 105,739 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R378 LJW is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R378 LJW, 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 R378 LJW registered?

R378 LJW is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R378 LJW safe to buy?

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