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S216 ULS

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,049 mi
Last recorded160,049 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 ULS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 160,049 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 153,148 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 146,255 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 146,202 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 138,943 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 138,933 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 132,343 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 132,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2012 127,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s chassis corroded front to rear

rear cross member corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2012 127,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s chassis corroded front to rear

rear cross member corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2011 126,230 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 126,230 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 124,558 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 124,558 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 122,902 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 122,902 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 121,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 111,448 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 111,448 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 95,381 miles

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

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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S216 ULS is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S216 ULS, 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 S216 ULS registered?

S216 ULS is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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