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R953 XEC

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,160 mi
Last recorded108,160 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 XEC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 108,160 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre deteriorted/cracking on insie wall

Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,180 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 104,199 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 104,199 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 102,159 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 102,158 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011
Fail 2 Mar 2011 100,032 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 95,545 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 89,303 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front inner wing brake pipes covered in plastic unable to inspect properly

Pass 26 Nov 2007 82,989 miles

Oil leak

all rear brake discs and pads slightly worn

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 24 Nov 2007 82,989 miles

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

Oil leak

all rear brake discs and pads slightly worn

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2006 76,339 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 76,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 69,873 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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R953 XEC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R953 XEC, 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 R953 XEC registered?

R953 XEC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R953 XEC safe to buy?

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