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R550 JPH

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,537 mi
Last recorded128,537 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 JPH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 128,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 May 2019 128,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Apr 2019 128,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Nov 2018 128,522 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened axle tie rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts not obtainable

Pass 31 Aug 2017 128,465 miles

Body and chassis is corroded in several places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing is noisy

Pass 21 Jun 2016 108,105 miles

handbrake effort low

play in o/s + n/s front wheel bearings

rear brake pipes corroding

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2015 127,918 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to rear brake pipes

handbrake lever high

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber perished

slight play to o/s/f wheel

Fail 18 Jun 2014 127,549 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 127,549 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 127,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 112,830 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 98,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 May 2011 98,409 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 83,430 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,785 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn edges

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2009 70,767 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn edges

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,681 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 65,301 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 52,467 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 48,663 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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R550 JPH is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R550 JPH, 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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R550 JPH is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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