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R43 GCG

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,599 mi
Last recorded134,599 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 GCG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 134,599 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on outer edge - Not primary tread.

Offside Rear Chassis leg corroded, but not significantly weakened.

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge - Not part of primary tread.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 134,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust section splitting along seam. Both centre section flanges leaking. Rear exhaust silencer leaking in various places. (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on outer edge - Not primary tread.

Offside Rear Chassis leg corroded, but not significantly weakened.

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge - Not part of primary tread.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 131,274 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 129,526 miles

Inner aux belt cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor perishing

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear fuel pipe corroding

fuel tank corroding

fuel tank damp unable to see a leak

one offside front washer jet blocked

rear coil springs corroding

sideways movement to front anti roll bar

Fail 19 Aug 2015 129,523 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Inner aux belt cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor perishing

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear fuel pipe corroding

brakes not tested due to leak

fuel tank corroding

fuel tank damp unable to see a leak

one offside front washer jet blocked

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2014 126,275 miles

Brake pedal rubber splitting.

Brake pipe across rear axle corroding.

Brake pipe unions to load valve corroded.

Exhaust silencer slight leak.

Fuel tank damp & corroded.

Offside rear shock absorber damp.

Play in offside rear anti-roll bar link.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 122,578 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe on axle corroding.

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear shock absorber damp.

Play in offside front lower shock absorber bush.

Slight leak on rear exhaust silencer.

Slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes.

Slight play in front prop-shaft rear joint.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 122,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake pipe on axle corroding.

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear shock absorber damp.

Play in offside front lower shock absorber bush.

Slight leak on rear exhaust silencer.

Slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes.

Slight play in front prop-shaft rear joint.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 116,954 miles

Exhaust leaking at center and rear sections.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 116,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust leaking at center and rear sections.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 110,119 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 110,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT.

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 103,693 miles

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding

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

Offside front tyre 2.5mm on inner edge

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Slight play in steering column

Fail 9 Aug 2010 103,585 miles

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

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

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

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

Offside front tyre 2.5mm on inner edge

Offside wiper split

Slight play in steering column

Fail 3 Aug 2009 97,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 97,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 93,099 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 90,380 miles

Both outer drive shaft gaitors perishing.

Offside rear shock absorber shield corroded.

Rear brake pads look to be wearing low.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 87,532 miles

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Front wiper blades split on ends.

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

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Offsde rear shock absorber damp.

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

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

Rear anti roll bar corroding.

UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE REAR BRAKE PAD CONDITION - SUSPECT LININGS WORN LOW ( ADVISE INSPECTION ).

Fail 22 Aug 2006 87,393 miles

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

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

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Front wiper blades split on ends.

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

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

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

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

Offside rear shock absorber damp.

Rear anti roll bar corroding.

UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE CONDITION OF REAR BRAKE PADS - SUSPECT LININGS WORN LOW ( ADVISE INSPECTION ).

Pass 31 Aug 2005 81,826 miles

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

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

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

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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R43 GCG is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 R43 GCG, 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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R43 GCG is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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