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R648 RPY

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,458 mi
Last recorded41,458 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 RPY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 41,458 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 41,458 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

a serious amount of corrosion showing on chassie legs and under side of body

Pass 20 May 2010 39,882 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 39,880 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear axel and u-bolts showing alot of corrosion

under side of vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion showing in all areas.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,614 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 38,614 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

alot of surface corrosion showing on chassie legs

exhaust system showing corrosion blowing slightly in places

u-bolts on rear axel for leaf springs showing alot of corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,538 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 37,538 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

alot of welding and patching been done this year for MOT, adviseing could have same problem next year

full under side of body/chassie has excessive surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 4 Mar 2008 37,537 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,149 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 36,149 miles

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

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

alot of surface corrosion showing on chassie

exhaust system showing slight corrosion

rear metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,787 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,787 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 34,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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R648 RPY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R648 RPY, 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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R648 RPY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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