MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
376,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre has outer edge scrubbing
corrosion noted on rear wheel arches
cv boot perished slightly damp nsf
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?
Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R838 VRM is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R838 VRM, 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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What year was R838 VRM registered?
R838 VRM is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 19 May 1998.
Is R838 VRM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R838 VRM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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