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R643 PFJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,745 mi
Last recorded166,745 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 PFJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 166,745 miles

Central chassis corroding.

Central exhaust mounting rubber split.

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

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

exhaust system corroding.

Pass 16 May 2016 157,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint just met test standard (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play just met test standard (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel just met test standard (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar bush

Fail 10 May 2016 157,710 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR AND REAR HOSE TO LIMITER (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body and body bracket (6.1.B.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)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking rear hose to limiter (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint just met test standard (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play just met test standard (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel just met test standard (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar bush

Pass 11 May 2015 152,338 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 145,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 145,774 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 145,276 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 138,165 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 130,810 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 130,342 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 122,209 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 116,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 109,439 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 103,598 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 96,652 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 87,748 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 87,748 miles

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

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

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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R643 PFJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R643 PFJ, 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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R643 PFJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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