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S178 RUY

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,051 mi
Last recorded109,051 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 RUY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 109,051 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 99,963 miles

Oil leak

rear no plate slightly obscured

Fail 17 Nov 2010 99,962 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear no plate slightly obscured

Pass 17 Nov 2009 89,969 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 80,135 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 80,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate damaged.

play in upper steering column mounts/bushes to limit.

rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 70,175 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 56,998 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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S178 RUY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S178 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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What year was S178 RUY registered?

S178 RUY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S178 RUY safe to buy?

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