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R546 GRE

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,657 mi
Last recorded126,657 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 GRE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 126,657 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Underbody And Suspension Corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2026 126,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Underbody And Suspension Corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 121,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear foot & handbrake efforts low

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corrosion

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Rear heavy corrosion on rear anti roll bar

condition of all body mountings

corrosion on all chassis rails

corrosion on fuel tank

heavy corrosion on all suspension components

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 28 May 2024 121,129 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake fluctuating

Nearside Rear foot & handbrake efforts low

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

condition of propshaft coupling

corrosion on front & rear chassis

underside corrosion

Fail 28 May 2024 121,129 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake fluctuating

Nearside Rear foot & handbrake efforts low

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

condition of propshaft coupling

corrosion on front & rear chassis

underside corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2023 119,747 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

condition of prop shaft coupling

underside corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2022 118,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bump stop mounting area

condition of prop shaft coupling

corrosion on brake disc s

corrosion on rear brake hose ferruls

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2021 118,445 miles

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

front number plate

heavy corrosion on front chassis rails/boot mounting BORDERLINE

heavy underside corrosion

n/s/f bump stop mounting bracket corroded and split

prop shaft flexi coupling splitting

Fail 29 Mar 2021 118,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both rear brakes binding

condition of rear brake discs

front number plate

heavy corrosion on front chassis rails/ boot mounting BORDERLINE

heavy underside corrosion

n/s/f bump mounting bracket corroded and split

o/s step sill insecure

prop shaft flexible joint splitting

Pass 25 Mar 2020 116,537 miles

corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f chassis rails BORDERLINE

front number plate

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,449 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brakes binding

corrosion on exhaust

heavy underside corosion

Pass 21 Mar 2018 114,440 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2017 113,001 miles

corrosion on chassis rails

footbrake travel

Pass 8 Mar 2016 111,783 miles

Offside Rear tyre wear low

Pass 16 Mar 2015 109,877 miles

corrosion and grease an all brake pipes

front tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2014 108,173 miles

condition front and rear number plates

corrosion on all brake pipes on vehicle

front brake balance o/s slow BORDERLINE

heavy corrosion to front sub frame and cross member

heavy underside corrosion on all of vehicle

security of o/s outer cv boot

uneven wear n/s/f tyre

wear in steering idlers

Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,134 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes on vehicle

general underside corrosion on all of vehicle

uneven wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2012 103,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 100,815 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f + n/s/f brake hose ferrals corrosion

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,746 miles

corrosion o/s/r brake disc

o/s c.v boot cracking

rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 9 Mar 2009 95,986 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes and ferrals

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear part of main brake pipes and both rear axle brake pipes

front brake balance poor n/s slow

general heavy underside corrosion

heqavy corrosion on front sub-frame and suspension

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 93,115 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2007 91,165 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2006 90,233 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

uneven wear on front tyres

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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R546 GRE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R546 GRE, 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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R546 GRE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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