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R495 SSW

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,448 mi
Last recorded161,448 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 SSW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 161,448 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 161,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount x4 (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

oil leak

slight movement in both headlamp units

Pass 11 Oct 2017 155,348 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Oil leak ()

slight movement in both headlamp units

Fail 3 Oct 2017 155,348 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured both lower body mount members (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross section by body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross section by body mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Oil leak ()

slight movement in both headlamp units

Pass 4 Oct 2016 149,933 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipe from pump damp (2.3.3b)

Propshaft universal joint worn Front prop rear UJ ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 149,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated Locating pin sealing boot's missing and locating pins corroded and not securely located in guide (top & bottom pins) (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated Locating pin sealing boot's missing and locating pins corroded and not securely located in guide (top & bottom pins) (3.5.1j)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipe from pump damp (2.3.3b)

Propshaft universal joint worn Front prop rear UJ ()

lower coolant hose weepeing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 146,526 miles

Front Head lamp washers in-op

Front prop-shaft, rear UJ has excessive play in joint

Offside Front ABS sensor lead bracket rusted off, cable sheath shows signs of rubbing on CV boot

Fail 14 Sep 2015 146,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Fog lamps in-op

Front Head lamp washers in-op

Front prop-shaft, rear UJ has excessive play in joint

Offside Front ABS sensor lead bracket rusted off, cable sheath shows signs of rubbing on CV boot

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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R495 SSW is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R495 SSW, 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 R495 SSW registered?

R495 SSW is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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