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S279 XET

1998 Isuzu Trooper LWB

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

228,222 mi
Last recorded228,222 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper LWB119,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 XET
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper LWB
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 228,222 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 228,221 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 211,652 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 211,472 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 199,002 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 183,221 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 166,230 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 165,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 146,584 miles

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

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

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

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

both front discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 131,137 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 118,493 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 103,764 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 98,290 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper LWB?

Based on 2,394 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
5,712
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 208
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
constant velocity joint gaiter split 112
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 108
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S279 XET is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper LWB in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 119,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S279 XET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S279 XET registered?

S279 XET is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper LWB, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S279 XET safe to buy?

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