MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
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)
handbrake efficancy just met acived effort
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all metal brake pipebikes corroded
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
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)
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)
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
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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?
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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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