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R518 HSX

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,227 mi
Last recorded97,227 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 HSX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,227 miles

Front bumpstops missing

Front propshaft has play in splines and front u/j

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at pump (2.3.3b)

radiator leaking

Fail 16 Feb 2016 97,218 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front bumpstops missing

Front propshaft has play in splines and front u/j

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at pump (2.3.3b)

auxiliary belts screeching

radiator leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2015 93,684 miles

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

Power steering has slight leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 93,684 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering has slight leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 90,418 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

clutch pedal bitting point very high

slight play in front prop shaft

Fail 10 Feb 2014 90,417 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

clutch pedal bitting point very high

slight play in front prop shaft

Pass 24 Jan 2013 86,563 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 86,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,053 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear diff lose and noisy with movement !You should get this fix asap !

Fail 13 Feb 2012 84,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Belts slipping badly

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear diff lose and noisy with movement !You should get this fix asap !

Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,433 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 80,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ALT BELT SLIPPING AND HAS BEEN AJUSTED TO THE LAST SETTING

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

HARDY SPICER WORN ON FRONT SHAFT

Fail 17 Feb 2010 74,831 miles

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

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

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

Rear axel leaking oil

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 74,831 miles

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

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

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

Rear axel leaking oil

Pass 13 Feb 2009 69,105 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 63,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,764 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,406 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 54,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2005 50,098 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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R518 HSX is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R518 HSX, 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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R518 HSX is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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