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1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,403 mi
Last recorded115,403 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 BTC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 115,403 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 114,244 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 110,474 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 110,474 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 102,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 96,372 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 89,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 85,889 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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S278 BTC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S278 BTC, 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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S278 BTC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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