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S224 FUB

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,591 mi
Last recorded91,591 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 FUB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 91,591 miles

Chassis and underbody corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 91,591 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis and underbody corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 90,844 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2019 90,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,764 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2018 89,764 miles

Brake valve leaking Rear load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,523 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 88,523 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre belt catch not locking (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,861 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,926 miles

fuel tank appears damp no obvious leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 85,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel tank appears damp no obvious leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

chassis and underside signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 83,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

chassis and underside signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2012 80,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

nearside front bump stop missing

offside side step frame corroded

signs corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,864 miles

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

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

nearside front bump stop missing

offside side step frame corroded

signs corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,667 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

step frame/mountings corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 74,667 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

step frame/mountings corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 70,683 miles

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

nearside front bump stop missing

nearside side step mountings corroded

offside side step mountings corroded and insecure

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 70,680 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front bump stop missing

nearside side step mountings corroded

offside side step mountings corroded and insecure

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,673 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front bump stop missing

nearside side step signs of corrosion

offside side step insecure

slight play in offside front hub assembly\ball joints

Fail 29 Jul 2009 63,673 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front bump stop missing

nearside side step signs of corrosion

offside side step insecure

slight play in offside front hub assembly\ball joints

Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,076 miles

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

nearside front bump stop deteriorated

offside headlamp protector damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2008 50,076 miles

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

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

nearside front bump stop deteriorated

offside headlamp protector damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2007 40,786 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,786 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,285 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

engine\gearbox bell housing bolts missing

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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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S224 FUB is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S224 FUB, 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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S224 FUB is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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