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R508 XKR

1998 Isuzu Trooper

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,581 mi
Last recorded162,581 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 XKR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 162,581 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 161,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 156,243 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 156,215 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Steel pipe above rear axle (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 151,707 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 142,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S 'D' Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion along rear sections of chassis

Waste oil coating on rear brake pipes/shock absorbers...

Pass 7 Dec 2015 141,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 141,874 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 140,273 miles

nsr osr chassie corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2013 138,865 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 138,865 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 136,253 miles

extensive corrosion showing on front & rear suspension componen ts, brake hose ferrules & chassis

Pass 11 Nov 2011 132,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 125,449 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 120,164 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 114,757 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing near legal limit

rear brake pads look to be wearing thin

Pass 10 Nov 2008 114,757 miles

both rear tyres wearing near legal limit

rear brake pads look to be wearing thin

Pass 11 Oct 2007 106,909 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 102,160 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear tyre tread depth becoming low

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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R508 XKR is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R508 XKR, 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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How do I check the history of R508 XKR?

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What year was R508 XKR registered?

R508 XKR is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R508 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 XKR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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