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R968 BDC

1998 Isuzu Trooper

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,011 mi
Last recorded166,011 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 BDC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 166,011 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 166,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 159,482 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 156,832 miles

ADVICE engine check light on dash

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 156,830 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ADVICE engine check light on dash

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 150,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 143,535 miles

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

OIL LEAK POSSIBLY DERV

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 137,836 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 137,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 131,262 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 131,262 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 124,466 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 124,466 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 113,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipe from load sensing valve to rear flexi and both front to rear brake pipes corroded advise replacement

Pass 18 Jun 2007 113,579 miles

brake pipe from load sensing valve to rear flexi and both front to rear brake pipes corroded advise replacement

Pass 2 Jun 2006 104,278 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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R968 BDC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R968 BDC, 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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R968 BDC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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