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S258 CAE

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

223,613 mi
Last recorded223,613 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 CAE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 223,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch various ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 215,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 12 Sep 2023 207,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 199,600 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 199,600 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 189,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2014 186,417 miles

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

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

handbrake could be better

Pass 21 May 2013 179,071 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 175,927 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 168,816 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 168,798 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 155,173 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 151,333 miles

both rear s/absorber showing signs of wear starting

Fail 1 Oct 2008 151,333 miles

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

both rear s/absorber showing signs of wear starting

Pass 28 Sep 2007 137,886 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 123,301 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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S258 CAE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S258 CAE, 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 S258 CAE registered?

S258 CAE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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