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R855 VJF

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

221,177 mi
Last recorded221,177 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB137,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 VJF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 221,177 miles

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

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

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

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

screen cracked but not in swept area

Fail 11 Aug 2015 221,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

screen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 12 Aug 2014 208,930 miles

all brake pipes greased

n/s/f shocker has a slight misting of oil

o/s/f n/s/f c.v.boot deteriation

Pass 19 Sep 2013 204,384 miles

all brake pipes greased

o/s/f body mount corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2012 197,876 miles

chip in n/s headlamp

wear and lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

wear in steering idlers

Fail 11 Sep 2012 197,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in n/s headlamp

chip in n/s headlamp

corroion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on rear axle and main brake pipes BORDERLINE and heavy grease

wear and lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

wear in steering idlers

Pass 7 Sep 2011 187,961 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres on wear indicators

o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2010 177,171 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 167,674 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 167,674 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 156,274 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 150,308 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 146,124 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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R855 VJF is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R855 VJF, 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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R855 VJF is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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