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R79 UKL

1998 Isuzu Trooper

White Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,809 mi
Last recorded135,809 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 UKL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 135,809 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 135,809 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 132,900 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 132,819 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 132,796 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipes (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2015 127,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

undersealed on underside front to rear

Pass 12 May 2015 127,050 miles

undersealed on underside front to rear

Pass 26 Nov 2013 126,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 125,182 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 123,755 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2010 121,760 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking, slight play in all drag links, under car very dirty and rusty, slight travel on footbrake

Fail 19 Nov 2010 121,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking, slight play in all drag links, under car very dirty and rusty, slight travel on footbrake

Pass 24 Nov 2009 118,515 miles

n/s/front tyre is edgy and cracking in the tread araea

o/s/f brake pipe and rear brake pipes are corroding

underside of the vehicle is very dry and rusting

Fail 21 Nov 2009 118,515 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/front tyre is edgy and cracking in the tread araea

o/s/f brake pipe and rear brake pipes are corroding

underside of the vehicle is very dry and rusting

Pass 7 Jan 2006 116,588 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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R79 UKL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R79 UKL, 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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R79 UKL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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