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R547 FFC

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,124 mi
Last recorded144,124 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 FFC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 144,124 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 139,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70/16/perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides/perished/245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 13,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 136,344 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 136,335 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 136,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 133,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2012 133,098 miles

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

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

air bag light on

rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2012 133,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag light on

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2011 129,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 124,198 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2010 124,198 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2009 116,375 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 110,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 102,638 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 102,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 82,958 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 82,958 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R547 FFC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R547 FFC, 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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R547 FFC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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