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R453 VFR

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2559cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

278,317 mi
Last recorded278,317 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 VFR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,559cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 278,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded &offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 271,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 264,035 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded &offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 253,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated &offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 240,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded &offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 225,651 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 219,845 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 212,893 miles

underside various areas chassis section shows corrosion

Pass 26 May 2018 200,186 miles

various underside shows slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2017 188,290 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside chassis/floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery homemade bracket made

Pass 7 May 2016 178,179 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded &offside (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak around diff

Pass 16 May 2015 167,311 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 167,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 154,301 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight Corrosion to Chassis

Pass 22 Jun 2013 140,562 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 127,133 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 115,160 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 107,794 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 95,381 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,135 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 69,845 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 55,785 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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R453 VFR is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,559cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 R453 VFR, 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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What year was R453 VFR registered?

R453 VFR is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R453 VFR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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