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R653 CYG

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,009 mi
Last recorded157,009 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 CYG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 157,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under-sealed

Pass 18 Apr 2018 150,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper mounting corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine light on dash

Fail 13 Apr 2018 150,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

engine light on dash

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper mounting corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 142,914 miles

brake hose ferrules corroded

brakes performance tested and passed, foot brake 70 percent , park brake 25 percent

engine warning lamp illuminated on dash

fule piping showing heavy corrosion at rear point

near side front and off side front , and off side rear drop links , ball joints worn

near side front wheel bearing has slight play.

off side rear brake disc inner worn

rear road wheel valves perishing

seek sevice advice on all asap.

there are no rear seats at time of inspection / seat belts disconnected .

there is approximatley 20 mm of free play from steering wheel to road wheel .

upper column bearing worn

vehicle has been road tested there are no adverse effects from steering or suspension at time of road test .

Fail 5 Apr 2017 142,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake hose ferrules corroded

brakes performance tested and passed, foot brake 70 percent , park brake 25 percent

engine warning lamp illuminated on dash

fule piping showing heavy corrosion at rear point

near side front and off side front , and off side rear drop links , ball joints worn

near side front wheel bearing has slight play.

off side rear brake disc inner worn

rear road wheel valves perishing

seek sevice advice on all asap.

there are no rear seats at time of inspection / seat belts disconnected .

there is approximatley 20 mm of free play from steering wheel to road wheel .

upper column bearing worn

vehicle has been road tested there are no adverse effects from steering or suspension at time of road test .

Pass 8 Apr 2016 138,788 miles

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

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

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

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

VEHICLE SEEMS TO HAVE COOLANT LEAK

Pass 7 Apr 2015 136,435 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

check engine light illuminated

Fail 4 Apr 2015 136,435 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

check engine light illuminated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 131,645 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 131,645 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 121,066 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 121,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 110,223 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 110,223 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 100,158 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

front number plate damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2011 100,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,313 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 95,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 91,727 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 88,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 84,733 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 84,733 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 79,366 miles

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

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

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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R653 CYG is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R653 CYG, 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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R653 CYG is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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