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R438 RMJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper

White Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,912 mi
Last recorded176,912 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 RMJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 176,912 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 166,610 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 156,800 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 148,806 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 140,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside bumper corners insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2013 140,529 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside and offside bumper corners insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2012 131,347 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 130,853 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 121,398 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 121,208 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 108,762 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 108,761 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 103,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 103,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 98,764 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 91,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 91,820 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 84,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 84,113 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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R438 RMJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R438 RMJ, 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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R438 RMJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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