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R849 LHT

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,063 mi
Last recorded153,063 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 LHT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 153,063 miles

ALL BRAKE FERRULES CORRODED

EXHAUST EXTREMLY POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE BODY DAMAGE AND OUTERSILL CRUSHED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER TRACK ROD END HAS SOME PLAY

ONLY TWO LAP BELT TESTED

REAR FUEL PIPES HEAVLY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEELBEARING

Fail 22 Jun 2010 153,063 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

ALL BRAKE FERRULES CORRODED

EXHAUST EXTREMLY POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE BODY DAMAGE AND OUTERSILL CRUSHED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER TRACK ROD END HAS SOME PLAY

ONLY TWO LAP BELT TESTED

REAR FUEL PIPES HEAVLY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEELBEARING

Pass 1 Jul 2009 144,450 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 144,395 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 131,169 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 131,164 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 122,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 116,382 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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R849 LHT is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R849 LHT, 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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What year was R849 LHT registered?

R849 LHT is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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