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R957 URB

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,542 mi
Last recorded182,542 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 URB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 182,542 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid not visible EMPTY (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 182,438 miles

Corrosion to underside

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 181,244 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 181,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 169,729 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 169,719 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 161,299 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 161,291 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 150,069 miles

handbrake efficancy just met acived effort

Pass 1 Sep 2015 135,045 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 135,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 120,827 miles

all metal brake pipebikes corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 120,827 miles

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

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

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

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

all metal brake pipebikes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 106,950 miles

Oil leak

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

n,s step rusted

o,s spot light not working

o,s step missin

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 106,950 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

n,s step rusted

o,s spot light not working

o,s step missin

Pass 15 Aug 2011 104,827 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 104,827 miles

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

Centre Front Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 96,839 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 96,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 89,136 miles

Advise O/S/F Spotlight not working.

Advise boot full.

Advise main brake pipes have been greased.

Advise rear seats have been folded down.

Advise slight exhaust blow from small bendy pipe in centre exhaust.

Advise slight splitting to both front wiper blades.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 89,136 miles

Advise O/S/F Spotlight not working.

Advise boot full.

Advise main brake pipes have been greased.

Advise rear seats have been folded down.

Advise slight exhaust blow from small bendy pipe in centre exhaust.

Advise slight splitting to both front wiper blades.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,498 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,816 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,443 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 41,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R957 URB is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R957 URB, 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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R957 URB is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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