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S171 RUY

1998 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,660 mi
Last recorded178,660 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB121,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 RUY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty Dt LWB
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 178,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 172,557 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 172,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 161,359 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 161,359 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 145,794 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes to compensator corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2012 145,793 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes to compensator corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 133,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 121,596 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 120,903 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 108,847 miles

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

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

n/s number plate bulb not working

Pass 12 Aug 2008 94,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 82,959 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 82,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 73,116 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 73,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,121
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 223
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 105
position lamp(s) not working 103
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 95
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
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S171 RUY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 121,142 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 Duty Dt LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S171 RUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S171 RUY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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