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S153 MMJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,908 mi
Last recorded98,908 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 MMJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 98,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity boot clip insecure.

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 98,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity boot clip insecure.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 97,238 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 97,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,602 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,867 miles

Near side and Off side rear position light lenses have cracks

Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,379 miles

Nearside Rear rear lamp damaged but not producing white light

Offside Rear rear lamp damaged but not producing white light

Pass 27 Oct 2020 89,324 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 88,157 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear fog lamp housing cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2018 84,798 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 84,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,506 miles

Nearside Rear Lower lamp damaged

Offside Front head lamp water ingress

Offside Rear Lower lamp damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,510 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,037 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 70,611 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,594 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,742 miles

N/S/F wiper split but still clearing screen

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,936 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,126 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

water in n/s headlamp

Fail 22 Apr 2010 61,122 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

air bag warning light on

water in n/s headlamp

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,467 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 58,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,811 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 54,627 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 53,623 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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S153 MMJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S153 MMJ, 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 S153 MMJ registered?

S153 MMJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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