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R398 FRN

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,348 mi
Last recorded89,348 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 FRN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,348 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 89,103 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,450 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 72,443 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,842 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,792 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 62,472 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 62,472 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 57,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,894 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,098 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 43,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 39,234 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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R398 FRN is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 126,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R398 FRN, 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 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R398 FRN registered?

R398 FRN is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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