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R618 MUD

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,352 mi
Last recorded156,352 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 MUD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 156,352 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 156,352 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid front to rear connector leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 155,652 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 150,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front grill damaged

n/s wing mirror slight loose (damaged)

o/s door step slight corrosion

spare tyre flat

Fail 22 Sep 2014 150,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front grill damaged

n/s wing mirror slight loose (damaged)

o/s door step slight corrosion

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Sep 2013 146,553 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Grease staining both front lower ball joints - unable to see splits

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

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

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

Slight play in top of steering column

Some corrosion to steel brake pipes into comp valve etc

o/s/r sidelight lense damaged/repaired

Fail 18 Sep 2013 146,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Grease staining both front lower ball joints - unable to see splits

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

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

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

Slight play in top of steering column

Some corrosion to steel brake pipes into comp valve etc

o/s/r sidelight lense damaged/repaired

Pass 17 Sep 2012 144,903 miles

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

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

Slight movement in n/s headlamp - Front grille loose

n/s mirror loose -Tape securing it

o/s/r sidelight lense damaged - Repaired

Fail 17 Sep 2012 144,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Slight movement in n/s headlamp - Front grille loose

n/s mirror loose -Tape securing it

o/s/r sidelight lense damaged - Repaired

Fail 1 Aug 2011 142,122 miles

Front grille loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has cuts/splits to sidewalls

slight damage/repair o/s/r light lense

slight play in both front wheel bearings - n/s is worst

slight play in top of steering column

very slight corrosion to steel brake pipe across rear axle

Pass 1 Aug 2011 142,122 miles

Front grille loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has cuts/splits to sidewalls

slight damage/repair o/s/r light lense

slight play in both front wheel bearings - n/s is worst

slight play in top of steering column

very slight corrosion to steel brake pipe across rear axle

Pass 1 Jun 2010 141,164 miles

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

Offside Front 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 11 Oct 2008 136,204 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 136,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 127,976 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 127,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 118,988 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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R618 MUD is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R618 MUD, 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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R618 MUD is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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