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S244 BUF

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,255 mi
Last recorded214,255 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 BUF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 214,255 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 214,171 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

rear tailgate partially insecure when in the closed position

Pass 23 Dec 2013 205,644 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 193,090 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 193,088 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 179,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 179,169 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 160,891 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 160,891 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 143,563 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 125,327 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 125,327 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 113,294 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 100,809 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 89,945 miles

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

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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S244 BUF is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S244 BUF, 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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S244 BUF is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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