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R640 SDF

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,721 mi
Last recorded154,721 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 SDF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 154,721 miles

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

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

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

compensator valve corroded

offside front tyre low tread on inner edge

oil leak

shock absorber casing corroded

slight perished to all tyres

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2015 154,721 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (see chalk) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

compensator valve corroded

offside front tyre low tread on inner edge

oil leak

shock absorber casing corroded

slight perished to all tyres

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2014 146,599 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 132,120 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 132,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 128,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

headlamps loose on adjusters but not affecting beam image

nearside front lower ball joint boot in a poor condition

rear bumper sides loose but not insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2012 128,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

headlamps loose on adjusters but not affecting beam image

nearside front lower ball joint boot in a poor condition

rear bumper sides loose but not insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2012 126,218 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 126,218 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 119,893 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 119,893 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 109,771 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 109,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre-tread

Pass 24 Feb 2009 99,399 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 86,413 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 81,672 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 74,145 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 74,145 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R640 SDF is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R640 SDF, 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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R640 SDF is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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