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R838 VRM

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

376,427 mi
Last recorded376,427 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB137,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 VRM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 376,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 360,578 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 344,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 326,687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 311,204 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 292,284 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer edge scrubbing

corrosion noted on rear wheel arches

cv boot perished slightly damp nsf

Pass 14 Oct 2016 285,140 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 277,392 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 258,607 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 238,491 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 215,436 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 189,347 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 164,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 138,082 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 112,412 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 87,458 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,142 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 62,142 miles

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.

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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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?

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