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R38 DBW

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,589 mi
Last recorded186,589 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 DBW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 186,589 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 178,266 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 173,873 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 171,468 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 171,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 168,547 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 168,536 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 163,859 miles

Exhaust poor condition,corroded and starting to blow.

Pass 29 May 2009 157,695 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 27 May 2009 157,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Jun 2008 150,337 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 143,720 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 140,547 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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R38 DBW is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R38 DBW, 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 R38 DBW registered?

R38 DBW is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R38 DBW safe to buy?

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