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R505 YJC

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,565 mi
Last recorded174,565 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB137,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 YJC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 174,565 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 174,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 168,789 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 163,504 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 157,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 139,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 137,121 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 137,121 miles

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slightly tarnished

nearside rear brake disc carrosion near limit

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2008 132,236 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 122,306 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 122,303 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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R505 YJC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 137,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R505 YJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R505 YJC registered?

R505 YJC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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