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S343 BTN

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,115 mi
Last recorded150,115 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 BTN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 150,115 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 150,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 139,622 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 133,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake pads look worn low

nearside and offside rear brake discs have slight corrosion

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2009 124,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front registration plate cracked

steering box bottom bush has slight play

top steering coloumn bush has slight play

Fail 19 Nov 2009 124,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front registration plate cracked

steering box bottom bush has slight play

top steering coloumn bush has slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2008 115,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 107,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 106,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 99,009 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 95,416 miles

large engine undertray in place at time of test

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes around load valve

Pass 27 Jul 2005 87,227 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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S343 BTN is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S343 BTN, 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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S343 BTN is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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