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R74 BUJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,539 mi
Last recorded144,539 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 BUJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 144,539 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

chassis corroded front & rear around suspension mounts

Fail 12 Mar 2019 144,539 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r torsion bar mount n/s/f anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis corroded front & rear around suspension mounts

Pass 2 Aug 2017 134,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 134,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 123,606 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 123,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis & body mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 114,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 105,393 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,371 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 88,262 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 84,260 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,767 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,476 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,026 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 67,026 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,723 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 54,611 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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R74 BUJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R74 BUJ, 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 R74 BUJ registered?

R74 BUJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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