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R981 XEC

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,041 mi
Last recorded147,041 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 XEC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 147,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes over rear axel into bias valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

windscreen cracked nearside lower area

Fail 23 Jan 2018 147,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes over rear axel into bias valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure lower bolt loose (2.7.2b)

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

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

windscreen cracked nearside lower area

Pass 26 Jan 2017 144,904 miles

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

slight play in front propshaft sliding joint

Fail 26 Jan 2017 144,904 miles

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

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

slight play in front propshaft sliding joint

Pass 27 Jan 2016 142,297 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Slight play in front propshaft

Pass 27 Jan 2015 139,886 miles

Front propshaft has slight play in sliding joint

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 135,958 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Jan 2014 135,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jan 2013 130,766 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 130,766 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 126,560 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 126,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 126,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 122,636 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 119,822 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 119,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 114,780 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 105,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 95,772 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 86,024 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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R981 XEC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R981 XEC, 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 R981 XEC registered?

R981 XEC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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