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S163 UKJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,719 mi
Last recorded154,719 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 UKJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 154,719 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 151,879 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 148,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 148,435 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 146,210 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 141,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 133,208 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight rusting of exhaust

Pass 23 Jul 2011 128,841 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2010 123,992 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 118,650 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 118,647 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 115,086 miles

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

both nearside and offside front outer drive shaft boots cracking

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

brake fluid getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2007 107,857 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 107,857 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 107,857 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 106,902 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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S163 UKJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S163 UKJ, 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 S163 UKJ registered?

S163 UKJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 October 1998.

Is S163 UKJ safe to buy?

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