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R502 TST

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

122,587 mi
Last recorded122,587 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 TST
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 122,587 miles

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 122,586 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 118,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 118,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 115,979 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 115,979 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 112,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 112,202 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 112,200 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 111,194 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 111,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Jan 2007 99,119 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 99,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

front prop. rear u/j worn

Pass 20 Jan 2006 88,050 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 88,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres nearing limits

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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R502 TST is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R502 TST, 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 R502 TST registered?

R502 TST is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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