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R761 NLJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

120,028 mi
Last recorded120,028 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB137,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 NLJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 120,028 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 120,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 120,028 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 120,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front no 1 pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front no 2 pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both wheels (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 118,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes on the brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear side light lense damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2024 118,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes on the brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear side light lense damaged

Rear axle brakes will not give high enough readings

Pass 23 Feb 2023 116,912 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 112,173 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 112,173 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 107,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two brake pipes on load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 107,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two brake pipes on load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 100,795 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 100,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 94,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,935 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 81,238 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,760 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 76,759 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,558 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 72,556 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,495 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 68,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,533 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 64,530 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,637 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 59,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,705 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 31,701 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,841 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,972 miles

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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R761 NLJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R761 NLJ, 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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R761 NLJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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