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R878 YWG

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,183 mi
Last recorded100,183 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 YWG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 100,183 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 100,141 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 98,778 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,964 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 96,954 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded three brake pipes to junction by brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,262 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 94,259 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure excessively corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 90,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 86,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2017 84,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2016 82,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 80,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,271 miles

clutch pedal rubber split

prop shaft balance rubber split

Fail 13 Aug 2014 77,135 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

tow bar wiring plug loose

prop shaft balance rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 74,637 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,559 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 70,559 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,822 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 66,822 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2010 62,869 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 57,998 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 52,990 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,743 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,318 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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R878 YWG is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R878 YWG, 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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R878 YWG is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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