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R548 FFC

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,130 mi
Last recorded128,130 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 FFC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 128,130 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 128,129 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 125,729 miles

Corrosion to various body areas not within 30cm of prescribed areas and not resulting in insecurity between body & chassis.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 123,125 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corrosion to both inner sills near body mountings (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded & holed at rear but not within 30cm of rear seat belt mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 118,172 miles

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

Rear of nearside & offside outer sills corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 113,409 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 106,366 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 102,782 miles

Front propshaft U/J worn

Rear differential leaking oil

Slight lift in nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,783 miles

Drivers seat worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Oct 2014 98,790 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Drivers seat worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 94,196 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 94,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 88,078 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 88,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 1 of 2 washers inoperative

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,994 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,350 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,738 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 75,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 70,321 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 64,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,452 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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R548 FFC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R548 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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What year was R548 FFC registered?

R548 FFC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R548 FFC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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