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R983 JCA

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,325 mi
Last recorded141,325 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 JCA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 141,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal into axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 141,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross-member ,marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system unit on top of chassis leaking ,marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal into axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 127,790 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 127,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 113,928 miles

Both Front Brake Hoses Insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Heavily Corroded Underneath Vehicle

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various welding patches/plates/underseal

Fail 28 Oct 2022 113,924 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill End Cap / Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill End Cap / Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To Hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Brake Hoses Insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Heavily Corroded Underneath Vehicle

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2022 113,880 miles

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

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leaks (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and insecure (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking or hose seal (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer sills have plastic trims fitted hampering inspection of outer sills

Pass 15 Jul 2020 100,886 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower dry and scaly , surface corrosion throughout chassis rails, inner sills , coil springs , anti roll bars , advise wax oil

Lower exhaust corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plate deteriated (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked sidewall , tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 94,633 miles

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

various brake pipes corroded

various places under vehicle corroded

vision restricted on both outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 18 Jun 2016 94,357 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,075 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2014 79,075 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 May 2013 69,983 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 66,505 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,222 miles

both front cv boots cracked

Pass 14 May 2010 60,970 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 56,156 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 51,544 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

offside rear lense broken

Pass 24 May 2007 46,499 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 46,499 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,733 miles

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

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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R983 JCA is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R983 JCA, 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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R983 JCA is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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