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R486 SER

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,447 mi
Last recorded174,447 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 SER
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 174,447 miles

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

Offside front door step bracket mounting corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 174,447 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front door step bracket mounting corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 173,145 miles

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

Oil leak

offside doorstep mounting corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2011 173,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside doorstep mounting corroded

offside front tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2010 162,473 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 148,078 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 134,022 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 125,209 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 113,464 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 102,925 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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R486 SER is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R486 SER, 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 R486 SER registered?

R486 SER is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R486 SER safe to buy?

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