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S243 VOP

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 VOP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019

Offside Rear Damage to side lamp lens

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover boot perished

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover boot perished

Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover boot perished

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover boot perished

Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Damage to side lamp lens

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover boot perished

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover boot perished

Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Damage to side lamp lens

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp glass damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp glass cracked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 134,132 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger side rear rubber bump stop insecure

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced drivers side headlamp cracked (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance drivers side rear lamp cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 134,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement passenger side front d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger side rear rubber bump stop insecure

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced drivers side headlamp cracked (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance drivers side rear lamp cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 131,931 miles

Nearside Rear passenger side rear bump stop insecure

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

Offside Front drivers headlamp cracked

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 131,931 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear metal brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play excessive play in drivers side front wheel bearing (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded drivers side rear metal brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger side rear bump stop insecure

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

Offside Front drivers headlamp cracked

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 128,655 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 17 Sep 2015 128,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70-16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 126,051 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 126,049 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 122,217 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 119,904 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 116,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 116,877 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 113,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 110,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 107,093 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 103,321 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 96,539 miles

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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S243 VOP is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S243 VOP, 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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S243 VOP is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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