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R977 XMJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,198 mi
Last recorded183,198 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 XMJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 183,198 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 183,198 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 174,476 miles

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Sep 2016 174,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2015 165,099 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Sep 2015 165,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure column (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2014 152,766 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 152,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 142,993 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Sep 2013 142,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2012 136,007 miles

O/S/R indicator unit cracked

Alternator belt worn

Front brake pads starting to get low

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Radiator in poor condition

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 130,330 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 121,896 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 113,340 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 101,807 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 94,939 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 107,160 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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R977 XMJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R977 XMJ, 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 R977 XMJ registered?

R977 XMJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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