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R449 AWE

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,793 mi
Last recorded135,793 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 AWE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 135,793 miles

Offside slight play o/s/r drop link

body mount bushes starting to split and perish

front brake back plates starting to corrode

n/s and o/s/f body mounts starting to corrode

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Oct 2015 135,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside slight play o/s/r drop link

body mount bushes starting to split and perish

front brake back plates starting to corrode

n/s and o/s/f body mounts starting to corrode

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 128,943 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)

exhaust middle box

Pass 5 Nov 2013 120,667 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

fuel pipes corroded

small diff oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 120,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

small diff oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2012 113,235 miles

brakes not visable through wheels

chassis corroded

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

front anti roll bar bushes worn

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f shock damp

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

springs corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2012 113,228 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

brakes not visable through wheels

chassis corroded

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

front anti roll bar bushes worn

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f shock damp

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

springs corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 103,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 103,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 95,747 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 91,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 91,641 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 84,232 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 84,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 77,677 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 71,085 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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R449 AWE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R449 AWE, 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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R449 AWE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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