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R939 HGN

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,608 mi
Last recorded148,608 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 HGN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2021 148,608 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 148,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 148,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 148,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 148,107 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 148,107 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested Fluid leak from nearside front brake caliper. (3.7.A.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sun visor unable to stay in stowed position (8.3.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2017 142,789 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 142,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 135,207 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 135,207 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 125,616 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 125,616 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 116,330 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

slight damage to side wall of n.s.r tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2013 116,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

slight damage to side wall of n.s.r tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2013 110,168 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,148 miles

n/s/f door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2012 101,148 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/f door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2011 94,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

surface corrosion to chassis and steering and suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,041 miles

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

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

surface corrosion to chassis and steering and suspension components

Fail 20 Dec 2010 94,013 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Battery insecure

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

front section of exhaust has slight leak of gases

Pass 5 Oct 2007 89,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 83,398 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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R939 HGN is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R939 HGN, 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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R939 HGN is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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