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R981 XMJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

146,150 mi
Last recorded146,150 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 XMJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 146,150 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 146,149 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 144,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 142,159 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 142,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 140,269 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 140,251 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) top steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 137,858 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 137,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 136,156 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 134,579 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 132,301 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 132,194 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 130,212 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 25 Jul 2018 130,212 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (at joint). (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 130,110 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 123,622 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 108,610 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear load valve brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,996 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 97,291 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 92,749 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 92,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s front brake pipes

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear brake pipes

n/s/f sidelight dull

o/s and n/s front chassis corroded

o/s and n/s front suspension arm front bushes worn

p.a.s level near lower limit

rear coil springs corroded

slightly damp around n/s/f flexi brake hose connection

some movement in steering column top mount/adjuster mechanism

Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 85,089 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 80,969 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,731 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,126 miles

Exhaust rusted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 71,597 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 12 May 2006 67,402 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 XMJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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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R981 XMJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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