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R851 VJF

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,332 mi
Last recorded115,332 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 VJF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 115,332 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 109,197 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in top steering column

Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,244 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and getting perished on inner sidewalls

rear tyres slightly perished in tread areas

slight play in top steering column

Fail 24 Feb 2015 104,230 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and getting perished on inner sidewalls

rear tyres slightly perished in tread areas

slight play in top steering column

Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,211 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

fuel lines corroded

play in steering column bush

Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,665 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

n/s washer jet blocked

slight play in steering column bush

Fail 28 Feb 2013 98,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

n/s washer jet blocked

slight play in steering column bush

Pass 1 Mar 2012 95,651 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished on inside wall

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Feb 2012 95,651 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished on inside wall

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Feb 2011 92,851 miles

both rear tyres near limit

rear and main brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Feb 2011 92,851 miles

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

both rear tyres near limit

rear and main brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 89,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 86,202 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 77,218 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 71,086 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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R851 VJF is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R851 VJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R851 VJF?

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What year was R851 VJF registered?

R851 VJF is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R851 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 VJF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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