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S242 NNL

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,693 mi
Last recorded156,693 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 NNL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 156,693 miles

Nearside Rear and off side rear tyres cracked in tread 3.mm depth

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 156,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear and off side rear tyres cracked in tread 3.mm depth

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 151,512 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 145,443 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 138,410 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 128,901 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 122,505 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 122,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 115,271 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 115,271 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 107,704 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 107,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 97,690 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 97,626 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 87,997 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 79,381 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 79,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 70,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S242 NNL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S242 NNL, 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 S242 NNL registered?

S242 NNL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S242 NNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 NNL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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