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R929 LFE

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,209 mi
Last recorded183,209 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 LFE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 183,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

slight play in steering box

Fail 19 Sep 2017 183,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at front (2.3.2)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 Sep 2016 181,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush slightly cracked (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

steering has slight play at box

Fail 23 Sep 2016 181,643 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at rear above axle (7.2.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, to second union centre section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to first union ( OS front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to first union (NS front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, to second union centre section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush slightly cracked (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

steering has slight play at box

Pass 29 Sep 2015 179,677 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 174,817 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 167,243 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 158,572 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 146,894 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 137,865 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 123,707 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 123,706 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 112,299 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 112,259 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 10 Aug 2007 103,559 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 103,559 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 95,850 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 95,741 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 89,292 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT.OS HEADLAMP CHIPPED. BRAKE PIPES AT REAR SCALED WITH RUST. OSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT. SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF WHEEL BEARING. PEDAL TRAVEL LONG

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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R929 LFE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R929 LFE, 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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R929 LFE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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