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R37 FRL

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

125,265 mi
Last recorded125,265 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 FRL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 125,265 miles

all 4 tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 4 Aug 2025 124,320 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 121,937 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 121,140 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 120,384 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 119,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 119,574 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 119,405 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 118,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded several off load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 116,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 116,383 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 114,330 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 112,641 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 108,504 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 110,210 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 108,170 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 105,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 103,234 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 100,666 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 96,905 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 89,516 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 80,352 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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R37 FRL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R37 FRL, 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 R37 FRL registered?

R37 FRL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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