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S266 CAE

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

174,502 mi
Last recorded174,502 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 CAE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 174,502 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 164,212 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2025 164,212 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 163,806 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 162,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake valve x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 159,937 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting fixing slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2021 159,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting fixing slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 153,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 149,655 miles

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

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 Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 149,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 141,311 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 129,147 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 127,123 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 126,921 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 126,862 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 123,567 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 122,651 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 121,248 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 116,676 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 111,100 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 105,527 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 90,010 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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S266 CAE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 S266 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 S266 CAE registered?

S266 CAE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S266 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S266 CAE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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