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R879 PRG

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,501 mi
Last recorded201,501 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 PRG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 201,501 miles

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

engine oil leak

general corrosion on undeerside general corrosion on underside and wheel arches of vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2018 193,566 miles

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

Hand brake travel getting close to limit of travel

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

Nearside Front Mirror cracked

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded On top of chassis ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Getting close to wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Getting close to wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper corner damaged and coming insecure

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 185,786 miles

Front Slight play in both front wheel bearings

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

Nearside Front Mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Bumper corner coming adrift

Oil leak Various ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear outer casings corroded (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 185,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Front Slight play in both front wheel bearings

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

Nearside Front Mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Bumper corner coming adrift

Oil leak Various ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear outer casings corroded (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 78,474 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Front Mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Bumper corner becoming insecure

Oil leak Various ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 172,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 165,368 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 165,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 158,307 miles

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

N/S mirror glass cracked

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 158,307 miles

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

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

N/S mirror glass cracked

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 151,818 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 151,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 145,912 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 145,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 140,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 138,380 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 138,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 134,221 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 134,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 128,018 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 122,648 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 112,244 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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R879 PRG is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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 R879 PRG, 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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R879 PRG is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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