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S166 TKL

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,919 mi
Last recorded190,919 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 TKL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 190,919 miles

oil leak/ o/s/r shock damp

Pass 20 Apr 2010 178,090 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 178,003 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Apr 2009 166,281 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 166,223 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 155,924 miles

brake pedal has a sponge feel

some play in wheel bearings

temp repair to exhaust

Fail 6 Mar 2008 155,916 miles

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

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

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

service brake has a spongy feel but operates as intended

Pass 27 Mar 2007 155,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 155,277 miles

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

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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S166 TKL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S166 TKL, 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 S166 TKL registered?

S166 TKL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S166 TKL safe to buy?

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