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S168 RUY

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

245,370 mi
Last recorded245,370 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 RUY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 245,370 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lense chipped (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 233,381 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp has hole in glass

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 221,025 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracks in side wall

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 209,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hole in o/s/f head lamp glass

Pass 26 Nov 2014 209,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hole in o/s/f head lamp glass

Pass 25 Nov 2013 199,857 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 88,617 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 177,747 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 177,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 164,975 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 151,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 138,181 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 125,592 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S168 RUY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S168 RUY, 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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S168 RUY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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