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R683 DNT

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

232,048 mi
Last recorded232,048 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB137,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 DNT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 232,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2026 232,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2025 226,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and outside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body and chassis corroded

vehicle modified for off road competition/racing

Fail 10 Jan 2025 226,631 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and outside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body and chassis corroded

vehicle modified for off road competition/racing

Pass 2 Jan 2024 221,130 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower / under body and chassis showing signs of advanced corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2023 217,467 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body corroded in multiple areas

Pass 21 Jan 2022 215,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower / under body and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 213,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 211,059 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front cv gators slightly perished

Pass 16 Jan 2019 206,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

slight plat in nearside front steering idler

Pass 18 Jan 2018 201,161 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Both Front body mounts. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 194,897 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 189,060 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 189,060 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 182,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 174,370 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 164,289 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 161,056 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F lower ball joint gaitor split

Nearside Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 161,056 miles

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

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

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

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

N/S/F lower ball joint gaitor split

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 154,686 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 145,825 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 140,931 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 140,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 135,683 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 127,871 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 118,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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R683 DNT is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 137,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R683 DNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R683 DNT is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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