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S293 TUJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,191 mi
Last recorded178,191 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo139,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 TUJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 178,191 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres worn close to legal limits

Pass 6 Aug 2013 155,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 145,720 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 145,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 139,087 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 139,087 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 130,625 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 121,995 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 112,868 miles

all tyres close to min tread depth

Fail 1 Aug 2008 112,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres close to min tread depth

Pass 3 Aug 2007 104,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 92,510 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 92,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo?

Based on 3,104 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,395
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 301
constant velocity joint gaiter split 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
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S293 TUJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 139,087 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S293 TUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S293 TUJ registered?

S293 TUJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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