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S283 XET

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,796 mi
Last recorded133,796 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 XET
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 133,796 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 133,796 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 125,612 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 125,611 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 110,653 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 107,389 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 107,377 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,400 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 102,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 97,468 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 97,468 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 92,387 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 92,387 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 88,409 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 85,794 miles

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

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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S283 XET is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S283 XET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S283 XET registered?

S283 XET is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S283 XET safe to buy?

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