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R977 NFE

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Petrol 3494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,627 mi
Last recorded105,627 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 NFE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 105,627 miles

Front front subframe signs of rusting

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

Rear rear subframe signs of rusting

exhaust loud

Pass 17 Mar 2025 102,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front centre exhaust box deteriating

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer small split in seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake dust shields rusting

Pass 5 Mar 2024 97,952 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 97,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 97,144 miles

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 97,103 miles

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

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

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,060 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside and nearside front body mounts corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,314 miles

Front body mounts slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2020 94,263 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front body mounts slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 92,005 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 82,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,786 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 76,786 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,783 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 76,783 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering N/S/F and O/S/F body mountings (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,571 miles

All tryes are slightly perished

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,479 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Jun 2013 76,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,377 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2012 76,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,867 miles

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

Tyres have slight perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,322 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 74,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,610 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,912 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 70,912 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,254 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2006 66,514 miles

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

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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R977 NFE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R977 NFE, 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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R977 NFE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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