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R746 DGJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,353 mi
Last recorded127,353 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 DGJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 127,353 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 127,353 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 115,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front cross member

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2018 115,907 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front cross member

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2017 115,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

slight corrosion front cross member

Pass 20 May 2016 114,781 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 May 2016 114,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 114,191 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 112,405 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC GOING RUSTY ON OUTER FACE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 112,304 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC GOING RUSTY ON OUTER FACE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 110,498 miles

Light under rust

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake disc rusted on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 107,871 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

LIGHT UNDER BODY RUST

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC GOING RUSTY ON OUTER FACE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 106,638 miles

Light under body rust

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 106,622 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2007 106,416 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 106,413 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 106,254 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2006 106,254 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

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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R746 DGJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R746 DGJ, 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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R746 DGJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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