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R689 PRW

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,358 mi
Last recorded148,358 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 PRW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 148,358 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 145,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 142,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 142,913 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 140,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 137,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 134,778 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 131,460 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 126,491 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 120,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 113,081 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 107,847 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 107,847 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 101,442 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 101,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 94,688 miles

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 11 Aug 2006 88,422 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 88,422 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 80,213 miles

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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R689 PRW is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R689 PRW, 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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R689 PRW is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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