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R448 DWL

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

231,652 mi
Last recorded231,652 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 DWL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 231,652 miles

rear diff leaking

rear tyre treads low

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear indicator lense cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2018 227,754 miles

various tyre treads low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 224,104 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 17 Feb 2017 224,093 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front egr valve (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

front brake discs lipped

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2016 220,019 miles

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2015 213,568 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 213,568 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside lower ball joint noisey

Pass 24 Feb 2014 205,730 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jan 2013 194,896 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 194,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 177,798 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seat belts not checked due to rear seats being down

Fail 19 Jan 2012 177,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seat belts not checked due to rear seats being down

Pass 11 Jan 2011 158,665 miles

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

n/s headlight vibrates but is secure

n/s/r light lens is cracked but does not show white light

o/s washer jet is partially blocked

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover has been taped up but buckle still works

slight play found at top of steering column

Pass 23 Jan 2010 142,433 miles

n/s headlight vibrates but is still fairly secure

n/s/r lamp assembly is cracked but does not show white light

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover has been repaired but buckle works correctly

slight play found at top of steering column

Fail 23 Jan 2010 142,425 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

n/s headlight vibrates but is still fairly secure

n/s/r lamp assembly is cracked but does not show white light

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover has been repaired but buckle works correctly

slight play found at top of steering column

Pass 20 Dec 2008 124,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 103,756 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 103,748 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside indicator lens cracked

rear no plate cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2007 100,259 miles

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

Nearside rear indicator lens damaged

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

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

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

Rear number plate damaged

Top hinge of offside front door worn

Pass 8 Mar 2006 94,241 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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R448 DWL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R448 DWL, 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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R448 DWL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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