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R947 NRR

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

151,891 mi
Last recorded151,891 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 NRR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 151,891 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 145,513 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

guards fitted to underside and under wheel arches etc

whole of chassis and underside covered with black underseal/wax

Pass 4 Jan 2022 143,974 miles

Entire chassis coated in underseal

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 139,755 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 139,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 137,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 130,823 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 130,823 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear rubbing other components (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle both!! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 126,426 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 122,988 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 119,714 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 116,819 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 113,496 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 110,067 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 110,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 104,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 95,092 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 86,677 miles

Advise nearside front CV boot seeping grease

Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 26 Nov 2007 72,152 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,716 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 58,248 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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R947 NRR is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R947 NRR, 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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What year was R947 NRR registered?

R947 NRR is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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