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R721 PEL

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,028 mi
Last recorded217,028 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 PEL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2025 217,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear near seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch front lower near seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch front lower near to seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch lower inside door near seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 216,890 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 216,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 216,764 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 216,756 miles

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 216,701 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 216,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded a cross alxe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material a cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 216,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 216,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 216,156 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 215,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 215,867 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 214,203 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 211,391 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 211,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 209,143 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 209,143 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 205,332 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 205,197 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 199,342 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 191,778 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 191,633 miles

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 180,854 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 171,097 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 162,237 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 162,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 149,990 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 149,988 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 140,198 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 136,144 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 130,385 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 122,387 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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R721 PEL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R721 PEL, 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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What year was R721 PEL registered?

R721 PEL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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