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R57 EVM

1998 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,970 mi
Last recorded167,970 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB121,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 EVM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty Dt LWB
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 167,970 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 167,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres perished

offside rear light cluster earth fault

Pass 4 Feb 2013 151,741 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 151,736 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 141,527 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 141,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 131,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 131,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 120,884 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 120,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 109,665 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 109,661 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 97,298 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 87,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,121
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 223
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 105
position lamp(s) not working 103
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 95
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
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R57 EVM is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 121,142 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 Duty Dt LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R57 EVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R57 EVM is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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