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S298 RUJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,071 mi
Last recorded89,071 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 RUJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 89,071 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 28 Sep 2009 85,081 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 80,645 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 80,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 76,712 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 70,708 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 64,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

clutch pedal rubber showing signs of wear on one side

Pass 5 Oct 2005 64,180 miles

clutch pedal rubber showing signs of wear on one side

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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S298 RUJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S298 RUJ, 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 S298 RUJ registered?

S298 RUJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S298 RUJ safe to buy?

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