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R387 LJW

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Petrol 3494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,823 mi
Last recorded161,823 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 LJW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 161,823 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 161,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 156,272 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 152,218 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2011 147,134 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 136,911 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 136,911 miles

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

Centre exhaust very corroded and deteriorating

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 132,661 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 121,793 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 115,984 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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R387 LJW is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R387 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 R387 LJW registered?

R387 LJW is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R387 LJW safe to buy?

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