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R546 LVL

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

228,364 mi
Last recorded228,364 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 LVL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 228,364 miles

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

Fuel tank covered in oil substance.Appears not to be diesel leak

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

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

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

Surface corrosion affecting rear underside

Fail 30 Sep 2014 228,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel tank covered in oil substance.Appears not to be diesel leak

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

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

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

Surface corrosion affecting rear underside

Pass 4 Sep 2013 157,337 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 156,904 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2012 145,396 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 145,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 139,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 139,902 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 139,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

NSR bumper has a mounting broken but is still sicure

Brake fluid level is low

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

OSR light lense has tape on but is not blocking the out put of light

OSR tyre has cracking

warning light on dash

Pass 26 Mar 2009 131,137 miles

both wiper blades deteriorating

front registration plate cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2009 131,137 miles

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

both wiper blades deteriorating

front registration plate cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2008 135,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 114,918 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s front wheel bearing slightly loose

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2006 105,708 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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R546 LVL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R546 LVL, 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 R546 LVL registered?

R546 LVL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R546 LVL safe to buy?

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