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R530 GAA

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,543 mi
Last recorded126,543 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 GAA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 126,543 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 118,776 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 110,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 107,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,425 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deterirated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2017 101,425 miles

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre deterirated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2016 100,230 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 100,206 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 98,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 98,050 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 95,296 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 95,296 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 wipers poor

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2012 88,138 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,138 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,320 miles

End caps missing from both side steps, could cause injury when getting in or out of vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,949 miles

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

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

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

Rubber petrol pipes from tank appear perished.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 72,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2008 68,127 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 63,540 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,607 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 50,462 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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R530 GAA is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R530 GAA, 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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R530 GAA is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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