MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
CHASSIS RUSTING
SUSPENSION PARTS RUSTING - COIL SPRINGS SUSPENSION ARMS
UNDERSIDE RUSTING
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?
Based on 362,452 MOT tests across 33,962 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R538 FOS is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R538 FOS, 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 R538 FOS registered?
R538 FOS is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 18 March 1998.
Is R538 FOS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R538 FOS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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