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S121 SBJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 SBJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021
Fail 19 Oct 2021

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020
Pass 16 Oct 2019

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017
Pass 27 Oct 2016

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015
Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

foot brake travel

vehicle chassis heavily corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,860 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,677 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,258 miles

general chassis corrosion on underside

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,284 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

front & rear chassis has lots of light corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,602 miles

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 51,602 miles

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,868 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 49,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 46,077 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 41,558 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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S121 SBJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S121 SBJ, 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 S121 SBJ registered?

S121 SBJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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