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S198 XCJ

1999 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,335 mi
Last recorded186,335 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Isuzu Trooper110,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 XCJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2020 186,335 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 180,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 180,289 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 171,919 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 171,917 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 166,521 miles

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2016 166,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid and rear (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 161,173 miles

Front brake disc backing plates corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 156,365 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 31 Dec 2013 52,034 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2012 149,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 144,636 miles

unable to see true extent of corrosion on rear brake pipes due to oil and grease being applied

Pass 12 Jan 2011 140,219 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2010 135,314 miles

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

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

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

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

brake travel more than normally expected

Fail 9 Jan 2009 130,928 miles

Deisel fuel leak at rear

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 130,928 miles

Deisel fuel leak at rear

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 125,767 miles

Huge oil leak from differential !

Fail 14 Dec 2007 125,767 miles

Huge oil leak from differential !

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 120,741 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 113,663 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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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S198 XCJ is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 110,159 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 S198 XCJ, 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 27 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S198 XCJ is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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