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R816 LJK

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,925 mi
Last recorded206,925 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB137,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 LJK
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 206,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under side of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Apr 2017 200,886 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under side of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 31 Mar 2017 200,886 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under side of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 17 Mar 2016 194,222 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 194,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 187,496 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 183,770 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 177,008 miles

slight novment in steering column lock

Fail 22 Mar 2013 177,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

can not see front or rear pads

n/s/r bumper insurcure

o/s/f tyre on 2.0 mm outter tread

slight novment in steering column lock

Pass 28 Mar 2012 169,425 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 157,284 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

Fail 18 Mar 2011 157,281 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 146,694 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

n/s/r bumber broken

Fail 26 Mar 2010 146,694 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

n/s/r bumber broken

Pass 19 Mar 2009 136,409 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 129,142 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 129,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f tread low 3mm

rear discs worn

rear pads appear low

Pass 21 Mar 2007 121,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 112,957 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2006 112,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R816 LJK is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R816 LJK, 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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R816 LJK is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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