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R607 MJU

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,770 mi
Last recorded139,770 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 MJU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 139,770 miles

all four cv boots heavily perished and split

alternator not charging

both front wheel bearings have slight play

chassis and body corroded in places

exhaust corroded

metal fuel pipes heavily corroded in places

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear antiroll link ball joint has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2014 137,428 miles

all 4 cv boots in poor condition

all metal brake pipes poor

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 137,426 miles

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

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

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

all 4 cv boots in poor condition

all metal brake pipes poor

both rear outer sills corroded

transfer box level bung loose

Pass 31 Jan 2013 133,964 miles

all 4 front cv boots heavily perished

all front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

front propshaft rear uj has slight play

offside rear axle brake pipe corroded in places

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Jan 2013 133,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 front cv boots heavily perished

all front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

front propshaft rear uj has slight play

offside rear axle brake pipe corroded in places

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jan 2012 126,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/rear brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/rear handbrake lower on effort

rear brake disc worn

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2011 117,703 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside handbrake slow to operate

Fail 14 Jan 2011 117,703 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside handbrake slow to operate

Pass 3 Dec 2009 109,506 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 109,506 miles

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

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

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

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

front flexible brake hose metal ferrules corroded

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 4 Mar 2008 93,461 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 87,178 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 76,850 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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R607 MJU is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R607 MJU, 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 R607 MJU registered?

R607 MJU is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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