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R85 BAK

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,521 mi
Last recorded116,521 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB137,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 BAK
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 116,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 116,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 105,934 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 105,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 105,932 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 104,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 97,622 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 97,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 89,423 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 89,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 84,873 miles

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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R85 BAK is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R85 BAK, 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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R85 BAK is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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