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R966 ALH

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,968 mi
Last recorded59,968 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 ALH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,968 miles

Offside front c/v boot split

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,510 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 58,510 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,075 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 56,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 53,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

offside front tyre close to legal limit

steering coloumn has play

Fail 20 Aug 2011 53,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

offside front tyre close to legal limit

steering coloumn has play

Pass 21 Aug 2010 510,288 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,520 miles

front and rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

steering coloumn has slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,379 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 43,593 miles

crack in front plate

wear front disc

Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,474 miles

damaged offside rear indicator lense

front disc lipped

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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R966 ALH is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R966 ALH, 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 R966 ALH registered?

R966 ALH is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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