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S233 BUF

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,758 mi
Last recorded136,758 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB108,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 BUF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt LWB
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2010 136,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 136,758 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 126,906 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 118,531 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 118,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 107,212 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 107,103 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 94,248 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB?

Based on 4,772 MOT tests across 466 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
6,198
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 265
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
position lamp(s) not working 105
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 102
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S233 BUF is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 108,056 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 Citation Dt LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S233 BUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S233 BUF registered?

S233 BUF is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S233 BUF safe to buy?

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