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S249 BUF

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Petrol 3494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

158,588 mi
Last recorded158,588 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 BUF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 158,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from both front pipe joints to center pipes [twin front pipe ] joints very weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in places in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all other parts of exhaust weak

nearside front pipe has a nut missing but is secure

slight movement in steering column

Pass 7 Feb 2018 152,988 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear around engine bay in clips (3.6.B.2c)

underside corrosion present

Pass 23 Feb 2017 148,575 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre perishing

slight movement in steering column

Fail 22 Feb 2017 148,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing locking device missing from lower ball joint (2.4.G.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2017 148,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust rubber off (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases twin pipe on repaired part (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint 4 bolt fixing (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2016 145,600 miles

front number plate no longer states manufacturer./supplier of plate

front tyres perishing in tread 245/70R16 107H

Fail 18 Feb 2016 145,600 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 3 way splitter hose attaching to rear axel (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi requires weld repair(.5) (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no working pump (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front compensator valve to flexi splitter hose(1) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake compensator valve(1.5) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi splitter to rear caliper(1) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake compensator valve(1.5) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi splitter to rear caliper(1) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front number plate no longer states manufacturer./supplier of plate

front tyres perishing in tread 245/70R16 107H

Pass 17 Sep 2014 144,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inline fuel filter under car corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 144,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inline fuel filter under car corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 142,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 140,596 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc's pitted

Slight exhaust blow at front

Fail 2 Oct 2010 140,596 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc's pitted

Slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 6 Oct 2009 137,961 miles

NSR reflector damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2009 137,959 miles

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

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

NSR reflector damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2008 123,457 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 123,457 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 108,900 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 107,314 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

water ingress in o/s headlamp †n /s/r tyre worn on inner edge †air bag light on

Pass 24 Oct 2006 107,314 miles

water ingress in o/s headlamp †n /s/r tyre worn on inner edge †air bag light on

Pass 23 Aug 2005 98,428 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 98,428 miles

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

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

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges. Water ingress to offside headlamp, border line pass. Nearside rear lamp lens damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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S249 BUF is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S249 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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S249 BUF is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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