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R968 GWU

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

177,074 mi
Last recorded177,074 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 GWU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 177,074 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body to chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 176,536 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear bump missing

Pass 16 Jun 2022 175,775 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 174,968 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 174,968 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flaxi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 174,173 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 172,757 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 172,757 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 171,608 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 171,607 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front crossmember corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 171,566 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Extreme rear of vehicle within 30cm of body mounting and tow bar mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 169,774 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 167,908 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 165,169 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 165,169 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 161,138 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 161,138 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 156,864 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 156,863 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 151,132 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 151,117 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 144,540 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 144,540 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 13,952 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 13,952 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 135,561 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 135,561 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 129,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 129,687 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 125,114 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 125,114 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 117,681 miles

previous advisory items still apply

Fail 1 Jun 2006 117,666 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GWU is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 GWU, 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 R968 GWU registered?

R968 GWU is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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