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R916 EKV

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

221,424 mi
Last recorded221,424 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 EKV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 221,424 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

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

Offside Rear Hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear Shock dust cover rusted off

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 215,218 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 215,218 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 208,987 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 208,987 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 201,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front and offside front body mounting prescribed area has corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2013 192,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 192,337 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 192,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

spare wheel fitted to offside rear at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2012 184,501 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 181,251 miles

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 181,251 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 170,626 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 170,626 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 158,542 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 158,542 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 151,930 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 141,678 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 141,678 miles

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

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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R916 EKV is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R916 EKV, 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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R916 EKV is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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