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R493 YBU

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,104 mi
Last recorded160,104 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 YBU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 160,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 156,566 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 153,558 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 152,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 143,552 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 137,247 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 137,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 129,574 miles

O/s h/lamp adjuster at inner side loose

Slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar 'D' bush

Fail 26 Jun 2012 129,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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 Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s h/lamp adjuster at inner side loose

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar 'D' bush

Pass 5 May 2011 120,539 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 110,280 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 101,812 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 94,430 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 87,394 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 83,105 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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R493 YBU is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R493 YBU, 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 R493 YBU registered?

R493 YBU is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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