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R908 WYD

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,428 mi
Last recorded154,428 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 WYD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 154,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 154,273 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust section missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s rear outer sill, o/s rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 149,531 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 142,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 142,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 128,852 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 128,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,990 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 111,841 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 111,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 107,174 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 107,174 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 103,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 103,762 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 98,342 miles

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2008 97,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 97,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 94,243 miles

front tyres worn inside edge just legal/exhaust corroded centre slight blow/slight play in front wheel beraings

Pass 28 Nov 2006 90,391 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 90,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Both front tyres are wering more heavily on the inner edges. The brake pedal travel is more than I would expect for this vehicle.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 85,880 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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R908 WYD is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R908 WYD, 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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R908 WYD is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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