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R454 NOU

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,243 mi
Last recorded175,243 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 NOU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 175,243 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 175,219 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 174,942 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis corroded

corrosion on all suspension parts

Fail 31 Jul 2021 174,927 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play pivot point bearing (2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis corroded

corrosion on all suspension parts

Pass 24 Jul 2020 174,426 miles

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

Chassis has corrosion front to back

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake only just passed get checked

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 173,848 miles

general underside corrosion

underside brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 172,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 171,165 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 170,380 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2016 170,380 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2015 170,004 miles

1.corrosion on chassis rails outriggers body mounts.2.slight play in front wheel bearings.3.front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

4.front wipers worn.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 170,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

1.corrosion on chassis rails outriggers body mounts.2.slight play in front wheel bearings.3.front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

4.front wipers worn.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 168,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 165,660 miles

1.corrosion on chassis rails outriggers and inner sills/paneling.2.off side rear metal brake pipe to flexi corroded[borderline pass].

3.plastic trim covering parts of inner arches.

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 160,275 miles

1.plastic trim covering outer sills.2.corrosion on chassis rails outriggers and body mounts.

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 155,434 miles

1.corrosion on chassis rails and outriggers.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 150,460 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 150,244 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 137,522 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2006 127,689 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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R454 NOU 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 75%.

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 R454 NOU, 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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R454 NOU is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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