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R870 TFL

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,424 mi
Last recorded187,424 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 TFL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 187,424 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 184,995 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 175,563 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 162,683 miles

Slight play in steering colume

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2017 162,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight play in steering colume

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2016 154,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 154,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 142,629 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Fail 10 Nov 2015 142,629 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking and no tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake binding

emissions not tested no tail pipe

Pass 6 Nov 2014 125,097 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 113,756 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 113,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,582 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 100,279 miles

both front chassis legs starting to corrode

both rear chassis legs starting to corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2010 97,385 miles

start of corrosion front and rear chassis rails.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 95,276 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 92,857 miles

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

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 7 Nov 2007 82,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 66,546 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 66,546 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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R870 TFL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R870 TFL, 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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R870 TFL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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